"Assistant Professor of Interior Design"

Posting Details

Institution: South Dakota State University

Working Title: Assistant Professor of Interior Design

Posting Number: F01753P

Department: SDSU-School of Design

Physical Location of Position (City): Brookings

Posting Text

Bring your creative vision and design expertise to South Dakota State University! The School of Design invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Interior Design. We are seeking a collaborative educator with a strong foundation in interior design and specialized expertise in one or more content areas such as construction, materials, environmental systems, codes and regulations, or professional practice. The position is typically 60% teaching, 30% research and 10% service. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a tenure-track, 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

The School of Design includes accredited degrees in the visual arts: graphic design, and studio arts and the built environment: architecture, interior design and landscape architecture. Collectively, School faculty form a collaborative teaching and research environment that values cross-program and interdisciplinary initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute to building national and international stature and recognition for the discipline, School and University.

SDSU offers a 4-year CIDA and NASAD accredited Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree. The mission of Interior Design is to prepare graduates for professional practice or advanced study in interior design through research informed, design thinking infused and practice-based projects and opportunities.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach courses within the professional curriculum, such as design studios, lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Provide service to the discipline, university, and community.
• Teach in multi-disciplinary courses within the School of Design.
• Conduct a research agenda with dissemination of peer reviewed products.

BENEFITS:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in interior design from an accredited program, plus a PhD in a related field, by time of appointment.
• Potential to develop and teach academic coursework in one or more of the disciplinary content areas.
• Potential to conduct research with peer reviewed dissemination of products.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of teaching Interior Design at university level.
• Record of service within the discipline, profession, or community.
• NCIDQ certification.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement as well as a statement of academic interest, Curriculum Vitae, a reference page with the contact information for three professional references, and a portfolio (25 page max. and 10MB max.) that demonstrates research, scholarship, teaching and/or service activity related to the position qualifications (links will not be reviewed). Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

Posting Date: 12/19/2025

Closing Date: 01/23/2026

Advertised Salary: The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $68,000.

Duration of the Term: 9 months

Appointment Percent: 100%

Tenure Status: Term

Proposed Rank: Assistant Professor

Appointment Type: Regular

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair Mark Stemwedel.