Instructor/Senior Instructor of Interior Architecture and Design

Colorado State University is seeking an Instructor/Senior Instructor of Interior Architecture and Design for the Department of Design and Merchandising.

The Instructor of Interior Architecture and Design within the Department of Design and Merchandising in the College of Health and Human Sciences is a 9-month, full-time faculty position(s). Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Through strategic enrollment growth, this position will become a continuing appointment. A successful applicant will demonstrate a strong, collaborative work ethic, a willingness to support diverse program efforts as needed, and a dedication to the mission of the Department and College that reflects a commitment to sustainability and well-being.

• 1 position with an August 2025 start date

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related disciplines
• Evidence of interiors-focused professional practice experience
• Record of, or potential for, successful university teaching within a design-related discipline.
• Evidence of ability to teach advanced commercial interior design studios
• Demonstrated competence with design technology (e.g., Revit, Auto CAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, fabrication technologies.)
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
• Evidence of strong written and visual communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• NCIDQ certification*
• Professional credentialing: LEED AP, EDAC, and/or WELL AP
• Record of successful university teaching within a design-related discipline for a minimum of 5 years
• Record of course/curriculum development within the discipline
• Evidence of a clear and compelling teaching philosophy related to design pedagogy
• Evidence of knowledge in interior products and applications (e.g., furnishings, lighting, textiles)
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate/ lead program advancement efforts (e.g., CIDA-accreditation, industry events, curriculum development and implementation)
• Demonstrated ability or potential to support program visibility nationally and internationally

Rank, including the possibility of appointment as Senior Instructor, will be determined at the time of offer and will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and expertise.

*This position requires NCIDQ certification within three years of appointment.

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