Assistant Professor of Practice in Interior Design

About the Role

The Department of Human Sciences at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) invites applications from qualified candidates for a 9-month appointment as an Assistant Professor of Practice in Interior Design beginning Spring 2027. The Department of Human Sciences is one of six academic units in the College of Health Sciences, and the Interior Design program is one of three and the largest undergraduate programs in the department with 120 students. The department offers a B.S., B.A., and a minor in Interior Design, and holds accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Interior Design BA/BS program
• Teach AutoCAD, Revit, Enscape, and SketchUp software
• Teach foundation courses in applied design theory
• Teach other studio and lecture courses as needed for the program
• Maintain a 4/4 teaching load during the fall and spring semesters

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's degree in interior design or a related field (substantial and notable professional interior design practice experience, professional credentials, and state/national licensure as a design professional may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree)
• Minimum of five years of full-time experience in professional practice work or a combination of professional practice and university-level teaching experience in interior design, architecture, or a related discipline
• Proficiency and ability to teach across a variety of design technology as noted in the position details, demonstrated in the candidate's professional portfolio sample

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in workplace and/or healthcare design
• Membership in at least one of the following professional organizations: IDEC, IIDA, ASID, or AIA
• Additional credentials/certifications in any one or more of the following: NCIDQ, LEED-AP, AAHID, WELL-AP, or EDAC

Location

The city of Huntsville is nestled in the East Texas Piney Woods and is centrally located on a direct route between Houston and Dallas. With a population of roughly 40,000 (excluding SHSU), Huntsville offers the simplicity of small-town life and easy access to surrounding larger cities including Conroe, The Woodlands, and Bryan/College Station. Full of Texas history and charm, this county seat is home to multiple museums, annual festivities, antique stores, year-round outdoor activities, vineyards, golf courses, lakes, and a beautiful state park. In a little over an hour after leaving the main campus, you can arrive in downtown Houston, providing access to large entertainment venues and art museums. If you prefer life on the water, Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston are a short commute, and Galveston Island and the Gulf Coast are a two-hour drive.

Application Materials

• Cover letter detailing the candidate's interest in the position, professional experience, previous teaching experience, and involvement in service at the community, departmental, university, state, or national level; it is also recommended that a candidate address any experiences related to the preferred criteria listed in the position description
• Curriculum vitae/resume
• Sample Portfolio of professional design work (upload as a .pdf file to the Teaching Portfolio Tab; student work samples may also be submitted if the candidate has previous teaching experience)
• Names and contact information of three professional references