Regular Faculty

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 9‑month academic year appointment begins August 2026 at a rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will teach assigned courses, provide program support including academic advising, and participate in CIDA accreditation planning and processes.

Tenure‑track candidates are also expected to conduct and maintain scholarly activities and provide intramural and extramural professional service.

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

• History/theory of IAD
• Sustainable/healthy interior environments
• Design research

Additionally, the position requires the development and maintenance of 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.

A master’s degree or other terminal degree in interior design, interior architecture, or a closely related field.

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

• PhD in interior design or interior architecture.
• NCIDQ certification.
• LEED AP, WELL AP, CHID, and/or other discipline‑appropriate professional credentials.
• Three 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.

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

A visa sponsorship may be available for this position.