"Tenure-Track Faculty in Interior Architecture and Design"

Regular Faculty

Posting Number: F001384P

Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

Location: Moscow

Primary Division/College: College of Art & Architecture

Primary Unit: Department of Design and Environments

Employee Category: Faculty

Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty

Position Control Number: 3082

Suffix: 00

Contingency Code: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.0

Contract Basis: Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

Tenure Tracking: Negotiable (must be justified)

Rank: Negotiable (must be justified)

Extension Type: Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable

Position Summary:

The University of Idaho’s Department of Design and Environments invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured position in Interior Architecture and Design (IAD) at the Moscow campus. This is a 9-month academic year appointment beginning August 2026 at a rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience. The successful candidate is expected to teach assigned courses and to provide program support including academic advising and participation in CIDA accreditation planning and processes. Tenure-track assistant professors are also expected to conduct and maintain scholarly activities as well as provide intramural and extramural professional service.

Description of Expectations:

This tenure-track position is expected to teach undergraduate IAD studios according to the needs of the IAD program as well as lecture/seminar courses in one or more of the following areas based on the qualifications/expertise of the candidate:

• History/theory of IAD
• Design communication (sketching, portfolios, digital tools, etc.)
• Sustainable/healthy interior environments
• Introduction/beginning design
• Design research

This position is also expected to develop and maintain a research agenda with inquiry and outputs in one or more scholarly areas of teaching and learning, artistic creativity, and/or discovery. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.

Unit/Department Summary:

https://www.uidaho.edu/art-architecture https://www.uidaho.edu/art-architecture/academics/design-environments

Administrative Summary: N/A

Contingency Description: N/A

Teaching & Advising: 70%

Scholarship & Creative Activity: 20%

Outreach & Extension: 5%

University Service & Leadership: 5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or other terminal degree in interior design, interior architecture, or closely related field.
• Experience teaching in university setting and/or design practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in interior design or interior architecture.
• NCIDQ Certification.
• LEED AP, WELL AP, CHID, and/or other discipline appropriate professional credentials.
• 3 or more years of teaching experience in a university setting.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Evidence of design practice excellence.
• Evidence of research excellence.
• Evidence of successful scholarly activities.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: N/A

Posting Date: 10/21/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial application review of applications will begin 01/15/2026. This position is open until filled.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• Curriculum vitae that includes teaching, research, and design practice experience
• Cover letter
• List of professional references
• Research/teaching philosophy
• Portfolio (9MB Max) of work highlighting scholarly, design practice, and teaching accomplishments. Upload to Other Document 1 field.

New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho will not be supported until further notice. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate’s eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at intlemp@uidaho.edu for additional visa eligibility information.

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49861

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.