Date Posted: 03/23/2021

Assistant Professor of Interior Design, non-tenure track (or Instructor, non-terminal degree)

Fort Hays State University Department of Art & Design

Position Description:
Fort Hays State University’s Department of Art and Design is seeking applications for a full-time faculty position in Interior Design to begin fall 2021 (9-month contract) with option for renewal. The Department of Art and Design seeks a candidate who is engaged in experimental explorations, creative processes, and practical applications to real world problems. The candidate is expected to provide students with inspiration, leadership, mentorship and technical guidance. We are looking for a candidate who can foster growth in the interior design concentration and has the ability to adapt to new developments in the field and incorporate them into cross-curricular teaching and practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• All candidates must possess, at minimum, the terminal degree of MFA in Interior Design; OR must have a minimum of a master’s degree plus 18 credit hours of graduate coursework completed toward the MFA degree; degree must be completed within a timeline to be determined between the chair and the candidate.
• Evidence (professional portfolio) of creative accomplishments, excellence in writing and interpersonal communication skills in the field of interior design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MFA in Interior Design or related area;
• Minimum interior design experience of two years in industry or equivalent experience;
• Teaching experience (graduate teaching assistantship is acceptable, additional weight assigned to those with experience at CIDA accredited institutions);
• Experience with the CIDA accreditation process;
• NCIDQ Certification or NCIDQ-eligible;
• Evidence of innovative teaching strategies in design studios with focuses including, but not limited to, foundation-level interior design and graphics, corporate workplace projects, furniture design, and community engaged design projects;
• Demonstrated ability and experience using or teaching industry-standard design software, including but not limited to Autodesk/AutoCAD/Revit, SketchUp and the Adobe Creative Suite;
• Membership in professional organizations such as ASID, IIDA, IDEC, etc.;
• Evidence of collaboration with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population and inclusion of various cultural perspectives within curriculum;
  • Evidence of interdisciplinary cooperation (Applied Technology, Business/Industry).

Rank: Assistant Professor of Interior Design, non-tenure track (or Instructor, non-terminal degree)

Appointment Date: August, 2021

Application Deadline: Priority deadline of April 12, 2021; position will remain open until filled.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Teach introductory and advanced interior design courses in subjects such as textiles, color theory, commercial design, history of interior design, and space planning to meet department needs;
• Teach other basic courses or general education courses as needed within the department
• Develop and help create proper curriculum for the interior design degree program following the CIDA requirements;
• Work with other interior design faculty to further oversee/develop the curriculum;
• Assist in guiding the integration of technology in the interior design program;
• Share in the advising and mentoring of interior design students;
• Work towards future CIDA accreditation for the interior design program;
• Participate as an advisor in the student IDSA organization;
• Perform departmental and university service and maintain an active scholarly/creative activity agenda: 60% Teaching, 20% Service, and 20% Scholarship/Research;
• Demonstrate collegiality, professionalism, and a strong commitment to teaching excellence and the university mission.
• Communicate and collaborate with faculty in the Department of Applied Technology.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, a portfolio of work consisting of approximately 20 images, evidence of teaching excellence if available (e.g. 10-20 images of student work, awards, publications, etc.). The portfolio can be in the form of a PDF or a website. Also required are copies of all university showing graduate coursework, and names and contact information for three professional references (include email, telephone, and nature of association).

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Name: Colin Schmidtberger, Search Committee Chair, Instructor of Interior Design and Director of the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art and Patricia A. Schmidt Gallery Lobby
Email: cjschmidtberger3@fhsu.edu
Phone: 785.628.5829

About the Department:

The Department of Art and Design at Fort Hays State University is excited to present a new state-of-the-art facility and art gallery opening in Fall 2019. This 47,000+ square foot art facility—along with the newly constructed 8,000+ square foot sculpture facility—will be equipped with the latest technology and innovation in studio and design allowing for future growth and opportunities.

The Department of Art and Design offers a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Art Education or Art History and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with five concentrations: Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography, Studio Art (Drawing, Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, and Ceramics), and Studio Art with Teacher Certification. Our innovative Master of Fine Arts program allows students to enroll year-round or as low residency in some of the programs. The department also offers a Master of Liberal Studies with a concentration in Art/Art History. In addition, the department offers courses in the general education program including Approaches to Creativity, Fundamentals and Appreciation of Art, and Survey of Art History. Art and Design students at Fort Hays State University are part of a vibrant community of student and faculty artists who enjoy producing their own artwork and collaborating on group projects. They work closely with mentor professors, who guide hands-on learning experiences and help develop students’ talents and gain confidence as an artist, designer or arts educator. For more information about the department, please visit http://www.fhsu.edu/art-and-design/.

Department Mission:

The Department of Art and Design at Fort Hays State University is dedicated to preparing majors in its degree programs with a foundation of aesthetic understanding and creativity, an enhanced technical skill set, and a productive work ethic. Art majors experience a high degree of faculty interaction and rigorous periodic review in preparation for employment in the design profession, as working artists, public or private educators, and entry into graduate school. Research activity and artistic production by faculty members enhances the learning experience for students. Partnerships, through practicum and intern placement, strengthen the department’s position as a leader in design, fine arts, and teacher training in Kansas and the High Plains region. The Department of Art and Design has recently entered into partnerships with Hays businesses, which allows for greater local visibility, and more importantly, an increase in student exhibition opportunities. Additionally, exhibitions in the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art serve to connect the university and regional communities with diverse and expanded artistic expressions. Fort Hays State University’s leadership position in visual art in higher education is the result of the department’s vision, its inherited tradition of excellence, and its commitment to growth and influence. The success of the Department of Art and Design is due to the university’s vision and support, and to our belief in the core values of the art student-artist/teacher relationship, and our commitment to the effort required to achieve meaningful results.

Specialties Desired:
Terminal degree in interior design

Contact:
Colin Schmidtberger, Search Committee Chair, Instructor of Interior Design and Director of the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
Fort Hays State University Department of Art & Design
Schmidt Foundation Center for Art & Design
710 College Drive
Hays KS 67601
United States of America
Phone: 785.628.5829
cjschmidtberger3@fhsu.edu

Date Posted: 02/11/2021

Assistant Professor of Interior Design

University of Oklahoma College of Architecture

Position Description:

Home to one of the nation’s oldest Interior Design programs, the American School of Architecture and a DesignIntelligence-ranked Interior Design program, the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Interior Design beginning in August 2021. Please note that Gibbs College is also hiring three tenure-track or renewable term faculty member in Architecture (visit http://apply.interfolio.com/83982), as well as three, 2-year faculty fellows in Architecture and Interior Design (visit http://apply.interfolio.com/83997).

We seek emerging scholars and/or community-engaged designers who are passionate about collaborating within/across Gibbs College’s three broad strategic areas:

• Environmental/Social Resilience broadly construed (including, but not limited to, efficient/responsive environmental technologies, resilient fabrication and building technologies, building simulation and performance-based design, design for social & environmental justice, BIPOC design practices, affordable housing, design history and theory, inclusive design pedagogy, etc.), or
• Design Entrepreneurship and Real Estate broadly construed (including, but not limited to, real estate development and/or investment, equitable development, urban economics, design leadership, lean design and construction, etc.), or 
• Wellbeing by Design broadly construed (including, but not limited to, human-centered design, biophilic design, neuroscience and perception, design psychology, air quality, visualization, behavior mapping, etc.)

These strategic areas of focus reflect a renewed commitment by Gibbs College to improve equity and belonging in our communities through scholarship, teaching, and professional practice. Gibbs College of Architecture is committed to recruiting faculty and students from underrepresented identities and is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all. Candidates who share and contribute to this commitment are strongly encouraged to apply, including those from underrepresented identities and/or with experiences working with underrepresented communities. Please see “Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity + Belonging statement” to learn more (link).

Our Culture of Excellence

The Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma, whose Interior Design program was established in 1916, supports a future in which all communities are designed for resiliency and empowered to maximize their social, economic, and environmental well-being. Gibbs College educates more than 650 students through undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across seven academic units in Architecture, Construction Science, Environmental Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Regional and City Planning. Gibbs College is also home to the Institute for Quality Communities, a community engagement program which has completed more than 50 community projects in 28 Oklahoma counties. For more information about college programs, please visit gibbs.ou.edu.

About the University of Oklahoma

Established in 1890, the University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie R1 Institution (Very High Research Activity) known for its excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, including its service to the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses located in Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. In 2014, OU became the first public institution ever to rank #1 nationally in the recruitment of National Merit Scholars; today, it is home to over 600 National Merit Scholars. Its 277-acre Research Campus in Norman was named the No.1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks in 2013; in 2017, Architectural Digest named OU’s Bizzell Library among the 18 most stunning university libraries in the world. Learn more about OU’s aims and purpose in our “Lead On” strategic plan (2020).

Norman, Oklahoma, is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just south of Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender in “Best Places to Live” rankings. Oklahoma City was recently named one of the “50 Best Places to Travel” by Travel + Leisure magazine. Visit ou.edu/facultyrecruitment for more information about what OU and the local communities have to offer.

Opportunities at Gibbs College

The appointment offers the following exciting opportunities for one’s career path in higher education:

• To work with inspired leadership and nationally recognized faculty committed to creative and innovative approaches to design education
• To contribute to an interior design program recently ranked #7 by DesignIntelligence in the “Most Hired From” category
• To develop teaching and scholarly/creative collaborations across the College, including with an Environmental Design and an Urban Design program, and with accredited programs of Architecture (#17 by DesignIntelligence in the “Most Admired Architecture Schools” category), Construction Science, Landscape Architecture (#7 by DesignIntelligence in the “Most Hired From” category) and Regional & City Planning, as well as OU colleagues from other colleges
• To contribute to the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Planning, Design, and Construction
• Regular internal grant and fellowship funding opportunities at the College and University levels, including research and community engagement grants, teaching grants, guest lecturer funding, and travel funding

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• Advancing a rigorous research and/or creative activity agenda including collaborating across disciplines on research and outreach initiatives
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate interior design courses including lecture courses and design studios (three to four courses per year, including two studio courses) with opportunities for community engaged design projects
• Working with faculty and students in our CIDA-accredited design programs to help maintain a curriculum consistent with program goals and related accreditation guidelines
• Offering mentored research and or practice opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students in the program
• University and community-based service; this service work is highly valued and critical to the University mission

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of an accredited professional degree in Interior Design (CIDA formerly FIDER) or Architecture (NAAB) in addition to a Master’s degree in Interior Design or a related field. One degree must be in Interior Design
• NCIDQ certification
• Exceptional skills for successfully teaching undergraduate and graduate interior design studio courses
• Emerging record of research productivity or evidence of contributing to a successful design practice
• Demonstrated ability to support a collegial and collaborative working environment in addition to possessing effective communication and inter-personal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Individuals who truly value interdisciplinary collaborative teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and service are preferred. Additional preferences include:

• Evidence of innovative teaching strategies in design studios with focuses including, but not limited to, foundation level design and graphics, corporate workplace projects, furniture design, community engaged design projects
• Expertise in one or more interior design specialty areas including but not limited to interior materials and finishes, design specifications, human behavior and designed environments, digital design representation, digital and handcrafted design fabrication
• Expertise in one of Gibbs College’s broad strategic areas (see above for examples): Environmental/Social Resilience; Design Entrepreneurship and Real Estate; Wellbeing by Design

• Experience with cross-disciplinary teaching and service efforts in interior design or a related discipline
• Evidence of successful collaborations in teaching, scholarly/creative activity, or community engagement
• Record of peer-reviewed research, patents, competition awards, design awards or other publicly acknowledged design or community engagement work
• Ph.D. in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field
• Professional registration and/or licensure
• Preference may be given to those candidates who can articulate how they may address issues of equity and belonging through their teaching, research and/or service

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Interfolio as soon as possible:

• Cover letter which highlights relevant experiences and accomplishments; candidates are encouraged to articulate how their teaching, research and/or service work may support equity and belonging
• Statement of interests in 1) teaching and 2) scholarly/creative activity and/or community engagement
• Full contact information from four professional references (please indicate if these are to remain confidential)
• Current curriculum vita
• Digital portfolio that demonstrates potential for success in teaching and scholarly/creative activity, community engagement, and service work; please limit the digital portfolio submission file size to less than 100MB and a max of 25 pages.
• All application materials may be submitted online through the Interfolio website at: http://apply.interfolio.com/83981

Application review will begin March 8th and the search will remain open until the positions are filled. Please submit questions by email to Camille Germany (germany@ou.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Oklahoma is an EO/Affirmative Action institution (http://www.ou.edu/eoo/). Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.

Land Acknowledgement:

The University of Oklahoma is on the traditional lands of the Caddo Nation and the Wichita & Affiliated Tribes. This land was also once part of the Muscogee Creek and Seminole nations. It also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa, and Osage nations. Today, 39 federally recognized Tribal nations dwell in what is now the State of Oklahoma as a result of settler colonial policies designed to confine and forcefully assimilate Indigenous peoples. Read our full land acknowledgement (link).