Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Interior Design

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Interior Design

Job Posting Number

202314TTL

Job Location

San Marcos

Department

School of Family & Consumer Sciences

Position Description

The Interior Design Program in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences ( FCS ) at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor or associate professor position. This is a full-time position with a nine-month academic year appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Texas State, a Hispanic-Serving Institution with Emerging Research status, is located in central Texas between two large metropolitan areas, Austin and San Antonio. FCS mirrors Texas State University’s value of diversity in our faculty and student body. The Interior Design Program enrolls approximately 400 majors with eight full-time and many part-time faculty members serving the program. The program is accredited through the Council of Interior Design Accreditation ( CIDA ). Graduates are qualified for careers helping others improve interior environments while expressing their own creative abilities. Texas State’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; conducting and publishing high-quality peer-reviewed scholarly research/creative activities; and engaging in appropriate levels of service to the school, college, and to the profession.

Required Qualifications

Assistant Professor Required Qualifications:

• Earned graduate degree in interior design or related field (e.g., M.F.A., M.I.D., M.Arch., M.S., M.A.).
• Ability to teach interior design studios and lecture classes across the program curricula.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly activity and/or creative works.

Associate Professor Required Qualifications:

• Earned graduate degree in interior design or related field (e.g., M.F.A., M.I.D., M.Arch., M.S., M.A.).
• Well established research agenda and recent record of publication of original research in peer-reviewed journals or well-established creative scholarship with record of published work.
• Extensive experience (as the instructor of record) teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students at the collegiate level.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research.

To be eligible for hire at the associate professor rank, candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as established by the school. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school established standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Professor Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in interior design or 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.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly activity and/or creative works.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to attract external funding.
• Ability to teach using design-oriented software, such as Revit, Auto CAD, Sketch-up, 3D Studio Max, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Associate Professor Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate in interior design or related field.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to attract external funding.
• Previous or current internal and/or external funding as PI or Co-PITeaching, and/or research, and/or service awards.
• National Council for Interior Design Qualification ( NCIDQ ) certification.
• LEED AP or WELL AP certification, and/or professional licensure.
• Professional experience in residential, healthcare, and/or commercial interior design practice.
• Ability to teach using design-oriented software, such as Revit, Auto CAD, Sketch-up, 3D Studio Max, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Previous college level administration experience (e.g., program coordinator, CIDA coordinator, etc.)
• Professional organization leadership

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/39733 .

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by February 3rd, 2023.
1) current curriculum vitae.
2) a letter of intent describing experience and fit with the position;
3) the contact information for three references;
4) diversity statement addressing your approach to advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion ( JEDI ) in teaching, research, and service; and
5) in lieu of a document, a URL with a digital portfolio showcasing professional, research, and/or teaching output (Limit 10 pages).

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start Date

Fall 2023

Posting Date

09/05/2022

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date:

02/03/2023

Close Date

02/03/2023

Open Until Filled?

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Tobacco-Free Campus

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39733
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References
4. Diversity Statement
5. URL - Digital Portfolio

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
2. DD 214/DD1300
3. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an earned graduate degree in interior design or related field (e.g., M.F.A., M.I.D., M.Arch., M.S., M.A.) or anticipate completion prior to start date?
   • Yes, I have an earned graduate degree in interior design or related field (e.g., M.F.A., M.I.D., M.Arch., M.S., M.A.).
   • Yes, I anticipate completing a graduate degree in interior design or related field (e.g., M.F.A., M.I.D., M.Arch., M.S., M.A.) prior to start date.
   • No.
2. * Please select the rank you are applying for.
   • Assistant Professor
   • Associate Professor
3. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
   • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
   • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
4. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)