Assistant Professor, Interior Architecture + Design

The Department of Art and Design at Utah State University announces a nine-month tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor in our Interior Architecture & Design program. The Interior Architecture and Design program at Utah State University is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) making it the first program in the state to receive this recognition. It has established a strong reputation for winning national and international design competitions. Additionally the program isranked eighth in the country for Interior Design Education based on value.

With approximately 100 undergraduate majors our faculty are experts at preparing interior designers for professional success. Students gain numerous experiences to help them develop and refine their design skills. Each year we invite internationally renowned designers and architects to campus to collaborate with our students. We also offer travel opportunities through student design trips at prominent design venues and historic sites. Students actively participate in professional associations including ASID IIDA and USGBC.

In this highly competitive technical program students must pass a first-year portfolio review for admission and complete a second-year review to continue. A minimum six-week internship is required during the summer of the third year and most students pass the LEED Green Associate exam within their first year in the program. Additionally students may wish to further their studies in architecture by applying for a graduate program that aligns with their goals. Our graduates enter the job market with real-world experience pursue successful careers and become leaders in the design profession. Academic degrees offered include the Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Design and the Master of Fine Arts with a focus on Interior Architecture and Design.

For more information about the position contact the search committee chair and area co-coordinator: Darrin Brooks at

Teach undergraduate and graduate interior architectural design studios and lecture courses as well as collaborative studios within the design disciplines. Show commitment to teaching and working with students. Engage in academic and or creative scholarship which may include grant writing and conducting or publishing high-quality research or creative activities in your area of expertise. Assist in maintaining accreditation. Participate in department college and university service. Be involved with professional design associations and the design industry. Provide service to the profession at the national state and local levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (such as MFA . Ph.D.) required with at least one degree in Architecture Interior Design Interior Architecture Furniture Product Industrial Lighting Design or other related fields.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and collegial relationships with faculty students and staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Architect or Certified Interior Designer with LEED AP and/or WELL AP and experience in large-scale commercial architecture and interior environments.
• Skilled in teaching architectural drafting construction documents and modeling software including AutoCAD and Revit as well as emerging technologies.
• Well-versed in architecture building codes construction methods sustainability and business practices. Familiar with research and academic scholarship and CIDA accreditation standards.

Along with the online application please attach:

• Curriculum Vita to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
• Transcripts of academic work to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10
• Portfolio with 20 images representative of the following: individual professional and student (if you have been teaching) design projects. To be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10
  • Please note: Due to document size limits (10 MB) candidates may need to split their portfolio into multiple files (e.g. Part 1 / Part 2) to successfully upload
• Names and contact information of three references to be input at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile
• Letter of application/interest to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under Cover Letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of research/creative interests to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under Research Statement

Finalists will be asked to make a public presentation.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

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