Assistant or Associate Professor of Interior Design

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Illinois State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Interior Design to begin August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in high-quality teaching and impactful research consistent with the expectations of an R2 institution. The candidate will also provide meaningful service to the Department, College, University, and the broader profession.

The candidate will teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and is expected to contribute to course delivery, curriculum development, student mentoring, and the use of inclusive and effective pedagogical practices. The selected candidate will teach a range of courses within the program, including studio-based instruction, depending on expertise and interest. We seek a candidate prepared to teach across the Interior Design curriculum as needed.

Expertise in lighting and/or technical drawing is desirable. The typical teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active and sustained program of scholarship and creative productivity, with a clearly defined research agenda that advances knowledge and contributes meaningfully to their field. We seek candidates who conduct rigorous research and disseminate their work in respected, peer-reviewed journals and other well-regarded professional outlets. Candidates are expected to present their work at national and/or international conferences and to pursue opportunities for recognition of scholarly excellence, such as competitive awards and other distinctions.

A demonstrated interest in pursuing external funding to support research and scholarly activities is desirable. We welcome candidates whose scholarship intersects with healthcare, as well as those whose work addresses other areas of meaningful societal impact.

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

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Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here .

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is a collaborative, interdisciplinary unit comprising five programs:
Interior Design;
Fashion Design and Merchandising;
Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics;
Human Development and Family Sciences; and Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education. The growing Interior Design program currently serves approximately 200 students and offers BS, BA, MS, and MA degrees in Interior Design. Students may also pursue an accelerated MS or MA degree, allowing them to complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in as few as five years. The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, advanced study, and membership in professional interior design organizations. The BS or BA in Interior Design at Illinois State University meets the educational requirement for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Exam. Students have access to a state-of-the-art studio environment, including a lighting lab, materials library, and advanced technology resources, as well as…