Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Interior Design at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington

Job Description:

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

February 2, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor
Business Title:Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Interior Design
Employee Type:Faculty
Position Term:9 Month
Position Details:

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. A successful research/teaching practice translates research into teaching in both studio and non-studio core professional program courses in the Interior Design (ID) program's core curriculum. The ID program's emphasis is on student success and industry engagement and is accredited by CIDA. This is a 100% FTE position with a 40% Research, 40% Teaching 20% Service workload distribution.

The Interior Design program exists within the SDC which is comprised of academic degree programs in Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture. The SDC is housed within the Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture (VCEA), providing access and potential collaborations with faculty and students in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. 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:

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  Teach undergraduate and graduate level interior design studio, lecture, and seminar courses and courses in allied discipline within the school, as assigned.

  
  


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  Develop a nationally recognized research program which produces peer reviewed publications and successful grant applications and awards.

  
  


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  Participate in program and school committees as well as college and/or university where appropriate.

  
  


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  Participate in the Council for Interior Design (CIDA) accreditation process.

  
  


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  Participate in student advising and mentoring.

  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Professional Master's degree in Interior Design or closely related field by the time of hire from an accredited insstitution.

  
  


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  Three (3) years of practice experience in interior design demonstrating comprehensive professional knowledge and expertise.

  
  


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  Higher education teaching experience in an interior design program or closely related field.

  
  


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  Demonstrated capacity to engage with people from diverse disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.

  
  


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  Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration and teamwork.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  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.

  
  


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  NCIDQ Certification.

  
  


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  Four (4) or more years of professional practice in interior design.

  
  

LOCATION:

Washington State University - Pullman, WA

This is an in-person person teaching appointment on the WSU Pullman Campus.

START DATE:

August 16, 2025

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:

The SDC provides a vital academic and research culture where students and faculty engage in complex social, environmental, and technological questions of our time. We seek forward-thinking candidates with the vision, passion, and expertise to advance the field and inspire future leaders. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses central to the interior design core curriculum. For a tenure-track position, the candidate will also be expected to conduct research that supports interior design education and/or the design industry and if possible in one or more key research areas within the SDC. Those with multidisciplinary research and/or teaching interests are encouraged to apply.

The SDC is committed to a world of equitability, justice, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share our belief in the speculative power of design to imagine new worlds based on these principles. Please see the SDC's Statement on Equity, Justice, and Belonging here: https://sdc.wsu.edu/equity-justice-and-belonging/.

The SDC is comprised of accredited academic degree programs in Construction Management (B.S. ACCE + CM minor), Architecture (B.S. + M.Arch NAAB), Interior Design (B.A. CIDA + M.A. Research), Landscape Architecture (BLA LAAB), Construction Engineering with the Department of Civil Engineering (B.S. ABET), and emerging certificate programs and a Master of Science in Building Science with Departments in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The SDC is committed to being the premier destination for integrated design and construction education in the nation. The collaborative make-up of the SDC enables faculty to work with students from different disciplines in an integrated environment with the goal of promoting and increasing effectiveness within the professions. Interdisciplinary and collaborative opportunities for both teaching and research also extend throughout the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, especially with the Composite Materials & Engineering Center (www.cmec.wsu.edu), the Integrated Design + Construction Laboratory (https://idcl.wsu.edu/), and the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. Visit (www.sdc.wsu.edu) for more information on the School of Design and Construction.

LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

This position reports administratively to the School of Design and Construction Director.

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

Additional Information:

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA)

Department Name: School of Design and Construction

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA, 99164- 2220

Department Link:
VCEA School of Design and Construction

Academic Year (9 month) salary: $78,000 - $88,000

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation.

Overtime Eligibility: Not Overtime Eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent tenure track position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

First consideration will be provided to applications submitted prior to November 15, 2024. All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

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  External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

  
  


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  Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

  
  

Required Documents:

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  A cover letter outlining the candidate's teaching statement, research statement, qualifications, pertinent experience, and vision for the position (2-page maximum).

  
  


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  A detailed curriculum vitae (or resume) highlighting educational + professional experience.

  
  


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  The name, e-mail, mailing address, and phone number of at least three (3) references.

  
  


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  A portfolio of personal interior design work and student work will be requested by the hiring committee separately due to hiring system page limitations.(10-page maximum).

  
  
  
  
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    Save the file as "Last Name_ID Tenure Professor_FY2025". Email the single PDF document as an attachment to ID Search Committee Chair Carrie Vielle, at cvielle@wsu.edu.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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