Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture – Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture – Tenure Track

Teach undergraduate interior architecture studios, design foundation studios, and one or more supporting lecture courses such as lighting, cultural influences in design, design theory, environmental behavior, and design history. Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain a level of scholarship acceptable to the university standards, while contributing to service within the Unit, School, College, and University.

The mission of the Interior Architecture (IA) program is to provide a learning environment that encourages the development of competent interior design professionals at the Bachelor of Fine Arts level (BFA). The focus is on the ability to design quality interior environments that contribute to the well-being and safety of individuals and groups along with incorporating a concern for the environmental well-being of the earth, including sustainable design.

The visionary, conceptual, exploratory and analytical abilities of students in the Interior Architecture program are developed through studies in liberal arts and sciences and professional design preparation. The purpose is to graduate professional interior designers who are able to synthesize knowledge and who are able to creatively solve problems for a wide range of physical interior environments, including residential and commercial, and for a diverse group of users.

The Interior Architecture program ensures that graduates are competent in designing at different environmental scales from single rooms to integrated multi-story facilities. The IA program is one of five programs in the School of Design and Communication, housed in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. The IA program is both CIDA and NASAD accredited.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture is a full-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month) position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $55,000 - $58,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the FASLI Benefit Quick Guide.

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• Candidates must possess a terminal degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a design-related discipline (Ph.D., M.F.A., M. Arch., or equivalent) with a minimum of one studio-based degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture. Candidates with ABD status may also be considered.
• NCIDQ certification is required at the time of hire or candidates without NCIDQ certification will be required to achieve full certification within a reasonable timeframe of hire for ongoing retention and promotion.
• Strong visual, written, and oral communication skills are a requirement.
• Demonstrated expertise with industry standard software is expected.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work on or before the start date listed.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire.

• Candidates who currently hold NCIDQ certification or those who have passed one or more parts of the examination process at the time of hire will be given preference.
• Additional industry qualifications and memberships (such as LEED AP, WELL AP, ASID, AIA, IIDA, IES, NKBA) are a plus.
• A demonstrated specialization in one or more of the following areas: studio education, professional practice, design history and theory, design thinking and visualization (digital and manual), experience design, fabrication and furniture design, codes and standards, evidence-based design, universal design, design psychology, ergonomics, lighting design, and human factors.
• Evidence of or potential for program or department administration.
• Experience with CIDA and NASAD accreditation reviews.
• Proficiency in the following industry standard design software programs:
  Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD/AutoCAD Architecture, Sketch Up, MS Office Suite, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by October 25, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume

- Portfolio showing professional work and (if applicable) examples of student work from classes taught

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