"Assistant Professor Interior Architecture and Design"

Assistant Professor Interior Architecture and Design

Job ID: 290322
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the School of Human Ecology is a dynamic and growth-oriented applied research unit with over 17 faculty and staff. We serve over 700 undergraduate majors enrolled in four unique, specialized disciplines: Interior Architecture and Design, Human Development and Family Science, Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, and Recreation and Tourism Management. Each program focuses on human behavior and experience with a shared mission to enhance quality of life.

Whether exploring the multifaceted aspects of human development and family science, delving into the nuances of interior design, unleashing creative potential in fashion merchandising and apparel design, or navigating the outdoors in recreation and tourism management, each program offers comprehensive, evidence-based learning. Our approach emphasizes impactful research and creative activity, hands-on learning experiences that bring theory to practice, and a supportive, mentoring environment for students and faculty. We maintain an active undergraduate research program and demonstrate a passion for community and global engagement. We also house the Child Development Center, an on-campus laboratory serving 64 children that provides student training opportunities and supports faculty research.

The Interior Architecture and Design program is CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) and NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) accredited and serves 300+ undergraduate students. The program's facilities include dedicated studios with Wacom drafting stations and rendering computers, a VR room, lighting booth/lab, printing lab, and material resource room, along with strong connections to community partners, industry professionals, and alumni. Current faculty expertise includes healthcare design and the scholarship of teaching and learning. This new position will expand our research and teaching expertise to increase our regional and global impact.

Job Summary

Reporting to the School of Human Ecology Chair, the Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture and Design position requires undergraduate teaching, developing and sustaining a productive program of research and/or creative scholarship, and providing service to the School, college, and university, as well as engaging in student success initiatives and professional development. The position is an academic (10 month) tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Interior Design, Architecture, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Interior Design or Architecture, by August 1, 2026.
• NCIDQ certification or eligibility
• Ability to teach a range of studio and lecture courses, e.g. a senior capstone studio course
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Documentation of research resulting in scholarly publications
• Dedication to evidence-based, human-centered design
• Engagement with the interior design profession and/or experience with related professional practice
• Documented teaching excellence
• Experienced with community engagement initiatives
• Knowledge of interior design-related computer programs, e.g. Revit, CAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, 3DS Max, 20/20, CED Designer, Lumion, virtual reality/augmented reality

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins October 15, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Beth McGee
Email: bethmcgee@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0477