Employment Opportunities at ACU

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

Faculty Part-time

Description: The Interior Architecture and Design Program at Abilene Christian University invites applications for two adjunct professor positions. These are part-time, non-tenure-track positions with a possible nine-month academic year appointment.

Abilene Christian University is the sixth largest private university in Texas, with an enrollment of approximately 6,200 students. ACU’s mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. Located in Abilene, Texas, a city of 115,000, ACU's home town offers a very active cultural life, which includes an outstanding regional symphony, an opera company, a civic chorus, the Center of Contemporary Arts, the Grace Museum of Art, and the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature.

Our Interior Architecture and Design Program enrolls approximately 55 majors with two full-time and one part-time faculty members serving the program. The program is accredited by the Council of Interior Design Accreditation ( CIDA ). Graduates are qualified for careers helping others improve interior environments while expressing their creative abilities. ACU’s interior design students gain skills and knowledge in ideation and concept development, sketching, drafting, space planning, stylistic history, design theory, materials, building systems, life safety codes, and business practices. Graduates are academically prepared to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications ( NCIDQ ) examination that must be passed to register as an interior designer in Texas and many other states.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, supervising design projects and portfolio development, developing and revising curricula to meet accreditation standards, tracking and reporting on program learning outcomes, conducting and publishing high-quality peer-reviewed scholarly research/creative activities, and engaging in appropriate levels of service to the school, college, university and to the profession. This position is subject to available funding.

To ensure full consideration, please submit:

• Cover Letter describing experience and fit with the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Most recent Student Evaluations, if available and applicable
• Unofficial transcripts
• The contact information for three references
• In lieu of a document, a URL with a digital portfolio showcasing professional, research, and/or teaching output (Limit 10 pages).

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to the Department of Art and Design Chair, Robert Green at greenr@acu.edu. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start Date: Fall 2025
Evaluation of Applications Begins Full Consideration Date: 04/28/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled

• Degree in interior design or closely related field
• Professional experience or closely related field
• Ability to teach interior design studios and lecture classes across the program curricula.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly activity and/or creative works.
• Ability to teach using design-oriented software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-up, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• National Council for Interior Design Qualification ( NCIDQ ) certification or working towards certification

• Graduate degree in interior design or a closely related field.
• At least one degree in interior design/architecture.
• Previous college level teaching experience.
• Professional experience in residential, healthcare, and/or commercial interior design practice
• National Council for Interior Design Qualification ( NCIDQ ) certification.
• LEED AP or WELL AP certification, and/or professional licensure.
• Active participation in professional organizations.
• Interest in Architectural History and/or studio design.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.