Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture - Tenure Track

Universities of Wisconsin•Stevens Point, WI

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About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture, with the position beginning August 2026. This position offers a distinct opportunity to develop productive interdisciplinary practice and contribute to program growth within a stable, nationally recognized institution. Primary responsibilities include teaching across the interior architecture curriculum as needed. This includes interior architecture studios, design foundation studios, professional practice, architectural systems, lighting design, design theory, culture and history. Successful candidates are also expected to develop and maintain a level of scholarship acceptable to the university standards, while contributing to service within the Unit, School, College, and University. UWSP is one of only approximately 30 universities in the entire country to hold comprehensive national accreditation from all four major fine arts associations: the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD), the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). This elite status demonstrates that the arts are non-negotiable pillars of the university's mission, ensuring a stable environment for your professional growth and tenure success. The position is housed within the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) and the dynamic School of Design and Communication (SDC), a structure intentionally designed to foster the genuine cross-pollination necessary for modern, convergent design practice. The SDC strategically unites diverse yet synergistic areas: Graphic Design, Art and Art History, Communication, Media Studies, and the CIDA-accredited Interior Architecture program. We are seeking an innovative designer and educator to prepare students for the complex, emerging challenges of the 21st century. This position is an opportunity to join a dynamic team of faculty who are passionate about teaching and committed to the professional development and preparation of our students. This position will contribute to the mission of the Interior Architecture program. The mission of the Interior Architecture program is to provide a learning environment that encourages the development of competent interior design professionals at the Bachelor of Fine Arts level (BFA). The focus is on the ability to design quality interior environments that contribute to the overall health, well-being and safety of individuals, groups, and the environment. The visionary, conceptual, exploratory and analytical abilities of students in the Interior Architecture program are developed through studies in liberal arts and sciences and professional design preparation. The purpose is to graduate professional interior designers who are able to synthesize knowledge and who are able to creatively solve problems for a wide range of physical environments, including residential and commercial, and for a diverse group of users. The Interior Architecture program ensures that graduates are competent in designing at different interior environmental scales from single rooms to integrated multi-story facilities. UWSP is actively committed to creating a welcoming and equitable culture. The university is rooted in the supportive community of Stevens Point, which provides a restorative environment conducive to deep creative focus. This location is a retreat while also serving as a strategic hub, offering a productive work-life balance while maintaining convenient access to major art and design markets. Madison and Green Bay are less than two hours away, and the urban centers of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Milwaukee and Chicago are within driving distance, ensuring faculty can readily engage with gallery networks, museums, and professional communities. This is an invitation to build a meaningful career and contribute to a growing program. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about teaching, the primary focus of this position. The teaching load is four courses per semester (4/4). Along with the prioritized teaching load, service and on-going scholarship is expected. An interest in teaching coursework for existing or potential programs in the SDC is important. This includes the ability to teach within the shared Design Foundation sequence of courses unique to the SDC curricular structure. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a terminal degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a design-related discipline (Ph.D., M.F.A., or M. Arch.) with a minimum of one studio-based degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture. Candidates with ABD status may also be considered.
NCIDQ certification is required at the time of hire or candidates without NCIDQ certification will be required to achieve full certification within a reasonable timeframe of hire for ongoing retention and promotion.
Strong visual, written, and oral communication skills are a requirement.
Demonstrated expertise with industry standard software is expected.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work on or before the start date listed.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire.
Must have the capacity to teach at all levels of an undergraduate Interior Design program.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who currently hold NCIDQ certification or those who have passed one or more parts of the examination process at the time of hire will be given preference.
Additional industry qualifications and memberships (such as LEED AP, WELL AP, ASID, IIDA, IES, NKBA, AIA) are a plus.
A demonstrated specialization in one or more of the following areas: studio education, professional practice, design history and theory, design thinking and visualization (digital and manual), experience design, fabrication and furniture design, codes and standards, evidence-based design, universal design, design psychology, ergonomics, lighting design, and human factors.
Evidence of or potential for program or department administration.
Experience with CIDA and NASAD accreditation reviews.
Proficiency in the following industry standard design software programs, such as: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD/AutoCAD Architecture, SketchUp, MS Office Suite, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Teaching across the interior architecture curriculum as needed.
Teaching interior architecture studios, design foundation studios, professional practice, architectural systems, lighting design, design theory, culture and history.
Develop and maintain a level of scholarship acceptable to the university standards.
Contributing to service within the Unit, School, College, and University.

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