Washington State University

LOCATION: Pullman, WA

START DATE: August 16, 2025

OPPORTUNITY:

The School of Design and Construction (SDC) at Washington State University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Interior Design. This is a 100% FTE position with a 40% Research, 40% Teaching 20% Service workload distribution.

For more information about the SDC and ID program, visit our homepage: https://sdc.wsu.edu/

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Duties for this position are to teach courses central to the core interior design curriculum in the Interior Design (B.A. and/or M.A.) programs.

Responsibilities of the position include the following:

-Teach undergraduate and graduate level interior design studio, lecture, and seminar courses and courses in allied discipline within  the school, as assigned.
-Develop a nationally recognized research program which produces peer reviewed publications and successful grant applications and awards.
-Participate in program and school committees as well as college and/or university where appropriate.
-Participate in the Council for Interior Design (CIDA) accreditation process.
-Participate in student advising and mentoring.

Required Qualifications:

-Professional Master’s degree in Interior Design or closely related field by the time of hire from an accredited institution.
-Three (3) years of practice experience in interior design demonstrating comprehensive professional knowledge and expertise.
-Higher education teaching experience in an interior design program or closely related field.
-Demonstrated capacity to engage with people from diverse disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.
-Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

-PhD in Interior Design or closely related field from an accredited institution. All but dissertation will be considered with an expectation of completion within one (1) year of hiring date.
-NCIDQ Certification.
-Four (4) or more years of professional practice in interior design.

ACADEMIC YEAR (9 MONTH) SALARY: $78,000 – $88,000

POSTING CLOSING DATE:

Applications may be submitted via https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/details/Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor—Interior-Design_R-12406?q=interior&jobFamilyGroup=7a7d62448767019c28e399bff8053d45

Applicants must submit their application by February 1, 2025. First consideration will be provided to applications submitted prior to November 15, 2024.

For questions about the position, please contact Carrie Vielle at cvielle@wsu.edu.

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