Assistant Professor of Practice in Interior Design

Requisition: 202600110F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: Dept of Human Sciences

General Requirements:

Preferred: Experience in workplace and/or healthcare design is preferred. Membership in at least one of the following professional organizations: IDEC , IIDA , ASID , or AIA is preferred. Additional credentials/certifications in any one or more of the following: NCIDQ , LEED -AP, AAHID , WELL -AP, or EDAC is preferred.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

The Department of Human Sciences at Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) invites applications from qualified candidates for a 9-month appointment as an Assistant Professor of Practice in Interior Design beginning Spring 2027.

The Department of Human Sciences is one of six academic units in the College of Health Sciences, and the Interior Design program is one of three and the largest undergraduate programs in the department with 120 students. The department offers a B.S., B.A., and a minor in Interior Design, and holds accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation ( CIDA ) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design ( NASAD ).

The primary responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate courses in the Interior Design BA/BS program. Courses will include teaching AutoCAD, Revit, Enscape, and SketchUp software, foundation courses in applied design theory, and other studio and lecture courses as needed for the program. The appointment will include a 4/4 teaching load during the fall and spring semesters.

LOCATION :

There are multiple options for places to live near our campuses. The city of Huntsville is nestled in the East Texas Piney Woods and is centrally located on a direct route between Houston and Dallas. With a population of roughly 40,000 (excluding SHSU ), Huntsville offers the simplicity of small-town life and easy access to surrounding larger cities including Conroe, The Woodlands, and Bryan/College Station. Full of Texas history and charm, this county seat is home to multiple museums, annual festivities, antique stores, year-round outdoor activities, vineyards, golf courses, lakes, and a beautiful state park. In a little over an hour after leaving the main campus, you can arrive in downtown Houston. It provides access to large entertainment venues and art museums. If you prefer life on the water, Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston are a short commute, and Galveston Island and the Gulf Coast are a two-hour drive.

For more information regarding SHSU and the local area, please visit our Prospective Faculty (https://www.shsu.edu/hiring/prospective-faculty/index.php) webpage.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

Interested candidates should submit the following required documents:

• Cover letter detailing the candidate’s interest in the position, professional experience, previous teaching experience, and involvement in service at the community, departmental, university, state, or national level; it is also recommended that a candidate address any experiences related to the preferred criteria listed in the position description.

• Curriculum vitae/resume.

• Include sample Portfolio of professional design work to the Teaching Portfolio Tab as a .pdf file. Student work samples may also be submitted if the candidate has previous teaching experience.

• Names and contact information of three professional references.

• Letters of recommendation will be required if the candidate is selected for an interview, but they are not needed at the time of application.

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

The ideal candidate would possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in interior design or a related field. Substantial and notable professional interior design practice experience, professional credentials, and state/national licensure as a design professional may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Required: A minimum of five years of full-time experience in professional practice work or a combination of professional practice and university-level teaching experience is required. The demonstrated experience should be in interior design, architecture or a related discipline. Proficiency and ability to teach across a variety of design technology as noted in the position details is required and should be demonstrated in the candidate’s professional portfolio sample.