"Assistant Professor Interior Architecture and Design"

Job Details

Assistant Professor Interior Architecture and Design

Job ID: 295535

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 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 the university is 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, architecture, landscape 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 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 by August 1, 2026, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Interior Design or Architecture
• NCIDQ certification or eligibility.
• Ability to teach a range of studio and lecture courses, e.g. a senior capstone studio course and codes.
• 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, Enscape, 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; unofficial or official graduate transcripts; 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 March 25, 2026 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