Interior Design (Tenure-Track, Open Rank)

Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Mount Pleasant, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Central Michigan University College of Education & Human Services is seeking to hire two highly qualified full-time, 9-month, tenure track faculty in the dual-accredited undergraduate Interior Design program. The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in interior design, focusing on industry-standard software and design processes. They are expected to maintain a record of teaching, scholarly activities, and service to the department and university, while also upholding accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in interior design.
• Develop and maintain curriculum for the Interior Design program.
• Advise undergraduate students on academic and career paths.
• Participate in research and scholarly activities.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and community.
• Maintain accreditation standards for CIDA and NASAD.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.F.A., M. Arch., or equivalent) with at least one graduate degree in Interior Design or a related field.
• NCIDQ certification or progress towards completion within one year.
• Evidence of teaching experience.
• Experience with and competency in industry-standard software.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice-to-haves

• Evidence of college-level teaching effectiveness.
• Evidence of successful scholarly and creative activities.
• Competency in AutoCAD and Revit software.
• WELL AP, LEED AP, AAHID, CAPS certification or other professional certifications.
• Experience with online teaching.
• Previous experience in interior design professional practice.
• Demonstrated effective undergraduate advising.
• Demonstrated effective recruitment and outreach activities.
• Affiliation with professional organizations in the discipline.

Benefits

• Access to a nationally recognized wellness program.
• Health care and benefits that exceed regional, state, and national norms.