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Position TitleAssistant/ Associate Professor in Interior Design

Job Posting Number2026025TTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentSchool of Family & Consumer Sciences

Position Description

TheInterior Design Program (https://www.fcs.txstate.edu/undergraduate-programs/Interior-Design.html) in theSchool of Family and Consumer Sciences ( FCS ) (https://www.fcs.txstate.edu/) at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure track assistant/associate professor position. This is a full-time position with a nine-month academic year appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Texas State, a Hispanic-Serving Institution with Emerging Research status, is located in central Texas between two large metropolitan areas, Austin and San Antonio. The Interior Design Program enrolls approximately 500 majors with ten full-time and many part-time faculty members serving the program. The program is accredited through the Council of Interior Design Accreditation ( CIDA ). Graduates are qualified for careers helping others improve interior environments while expressing their own creative abilities. Texas State’s interior design students gain skills and knowledge in ideation and concept development, sketching, drafting, space planning, stylistic history, design theory, materials, building systems, life safety codes, and business practices. Graduates are academically prepared to take the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications ( NCIDQ ) examination that must be passed to register as an interior designer in Texas and many other states.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, supervising design projects and portfolio development, developing and revising curricula to meet accreditation standards, conducting and publishing high-quality peer-reviewed scholarly research/creative activities, and engaging in appropriate levels of service to the school, college, university and to the profession.

Required Qualifications

Assistant Professor:

+ Earned graduate degree in interior design or a closely related field (e.g., M.F.A., M.I.D., M.Arch., M.S., or M.A.)

+ Ability to teach interior design studios and lecture classes across the program curricula

+ Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly activity and/or creative works

+ Proficiency in design-related software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-up, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Associate Professor:

+ Earned graduate degree in interior design or a closely related field (e.g., M.F.A., M.I.D., M.Arch., M.S., or M.A.)

+ Established research or creative scholarship agenda with a recent record of peer-reviewed publications or recognized /published creative scholarship

+ Extensive experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students

+ Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate student research

To be eligible for hire at the rank of Associate Professor, the candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as defined by the school. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school- established criteria.

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Professor:

+ Doctorate in interior design or a closely related field

+ At least one degree in interior design or architecture

+ College-level teaching experience in interior design or a related discipline Professional experience in residential, healthcare, and/or commercial interior design practice

+ National Council for Interior Design Qualification ( NCIDQ ) certification Design-related Certification (e.g., LEED AP or WELL AP certification, and/or professional licensure

+ Active involvement in professional organizations

+ Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly activity and/or creative works

+ Demonstrated ability or potential to secure external funding

Associate Professor:

+ Doctorate in interior design or a closely related field Professional experience in residential, healthcare, and/or commercial interior design practice

+ National Council for Interior Design Qualification ( NCIDQ ) certification

+ LEED AP or WELL AP certification, and/or professional licensure

+ Leadership experience in professional organizations

+ Record of internal and/or external funding as PI or Co-PI

+ Recognition through teaching, research, and/or service awards

+ Proficiency in design-related software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-up, and Adobe Creative Suite

+ Administrative experience in higher education (e.g., program coordinator, CIDA coordinator, etc.)

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53776.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by November 15, 2025: a cover Letter describing experience and fit with the position, curriculum Vitae, unofficial transcripts (all in one document, contact information for three references, and in lieu of a document, a URL linking to a digital portfolio showcasing professional/ research and teaching work (Limit 15 pages).

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Proposed Start DateFall 2026

Posting Date08/01/2025

Review Date11/15/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53776

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