"Assistant/ Associate Professor in Interior Design"

Assistant/ Associate Professor in Interior Design

Job Posting Number: 2026025TTL

Position Description

The Interior Design Program in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure track assistant/associate professor position. This is a full-time position with a nine-month academic year appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Texas State, a Hispanic-Serving Institution with Emerging Research status, is located in central Texas between two large metropolitan areas, Austin and San Antonio. The Interior Design Program enrolls approximately 500 majors with ten full-time and many part-time faculty members serving the program. The program is accredited through the Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). Graduates are qualified for careers helping others improve interior environments while expressing their own creative abilities. Texas State’s interior design students gain skills and knowledge in ideation and concept development, sketching, drafting, space planning, stylistic history, design theory, materials, building systems, life safety codes, and business practices. Graduates are academically prepared to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) examination that must be passed to register as an interior designer in Texas and many other states.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, supervising design projects and portfolio development, developing and revising curricula to meet accreditation standards, conducting and publishing high-quality peer-reviewed scholarly research/creative activities, and engaging in appropriate levels of service to the school, college, university and to the profession.

Required Qualifications

Assistant Professor:

• Earned graduate degree in interior design or a closely related field (e.g., M.F.A., M.I.D., M.Arch., M.S., or M.A.)
• Ability to teach interior design studios and lecture classes across the program curricula
• Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly activity and/or creative works
• Proficiency in design-related software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-up, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Associate Professor:

• Earned graduate degree in interior design or a closely related field (e.g., M.F.A., M.I.D., M.Arch., M.S., or M.A.)
• Established research or creative scholarship agenda with a recent record of peer-reviewed publications or recognized /published creative scholarship
• Extensive experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate student research

To be eligible for hire at the rank of Associate Professor, the candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as defined by the school. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school- established criteria.

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Professor:

• Doctorate in interior design or a closely related field
• At least one degree in interior design or architecture
• College-level teaching experience in interior design or a related discipline Professional experience in residential, healthcare, and/or commercial interior design practice
• National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification Design-related Certification (e.g., LEED AP or WELL AP certification, and/or professional licensure
• Active involvement in professional organizations
• Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly activity and/or creative works
• Demonstrated ability or potential to secure external funding

Associate Professor:

• Doctorate in interior design or a closely related field Professional experience in residential, healthcare, and/or commercial interior design practice
• National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification
• LEED AP or WELL AP certification, and/or professional licensure
• Leadership experience in professional organizations
• Record of internal and/or external funding as PI or Co-PI
• Recognition through teaching, research, and/or service awards
• Proficiency in design-related software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-up, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Administrative experience in higher education (e.g., program coordinator, CIDA coordinator, etc.)

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date:

Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53776

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53776 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.