Department of Interior Design - Assistant Professor

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

About The Position

The Department of Interior Design in the College of Design at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. The department seeks an enthusiastic design educator with innovative approaches to design pedagogy and research, an understanding of contemporary topics in interior design and related fields, and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will maintain an active record of creative research and/or scholarship related to interior design and contribute to work shaping the future of design education and the profession. The department has particular interest in candidates with experience or knowledge in low-impact, environmentally responsible design and interior lighting design, as well as interest in the critical and ethical use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. The candidate will contribute to initiatives aligned with the department’s values and mission, including examining how design can support holistic individual well-being. The position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate design studios, seminars, and lecture courses; mentoring graduate students; and participating in service within the department, college, university, and broader ISU community. Candidates are expected to have strong communication skills, a commitment to teaching excellence, and potential for long-term scholarship. Faculty are expected to support a collegial, positive, and productive environment and uphold high standards of integrity, ethical conduct, and citizenship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is unavailable. This is a full-time, nine-month faculty appointment.

Requirements

Terminal degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a design-related discipline (Ph.D., M.F.A., M.Arch., or equivalent).
At least one degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
Strong communication skills and a commitment to teaching excellence.
Legal authorization to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

NCIDQ certification or ability to become qualified within one year of appointment.
Demonstrated evidence or potential for national and/or international scholarship.
Evidence of teaching experience or professional practice and management across program curricula.
Experience with relevant industry-standard software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, or Unreal Engine.
LEED, WELL, EDAC, CAPS, or other relevant certification(s).
Experience or knowledge in low-impact, environmentally responsible design and interior lighting design.
Interest in critical and ethical use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

Teach design studios, seminars, and lecture courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Mentor graduate students.
Maintain an active record of creative research and/or scholarship in interior-design-related areas.
Contribute to initiatives aligned with departmental values and its mission of examining how design can support holistic individual well-being.
Participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and broader ISU community.
Contribute to a collegial, positive, and productive environment and demonstrate good citizenship, integrity, and ethical behavior.