Professional Practice Assistant Professor - Interior Architecture & Design

Overview

The Department of Art & Design at Utah State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice to teach in the Interior Architecture & Design (IAD) Program. This is a full-time, academic-year (9-month) appointment, with

an anticipated start in August 2027.

The Interior Architecture & Design (IAD) Program offers competitive Bachelor of Interior Architecture & Design (BIAD) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees. Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), the IAD Program was the first program in Utah to earn this recognition. The program has an established record of success in national and international design competitions and is ranked eighth nationally for interior design education based on factors including tuition affordability and graduation rates.

With approximately 120 undergraduate majors, our faculty are experts at preparing interior designers for professional success. Students gain numerous experiences to help them develop and refine their design skills. Each year, we invite internationally renowned designers and architects to campus to collaborate with our students. We also offer travel opportunities through student design trips at prominent design venues and historic sites. Students actively participate in professional associations, including ASID, IIDA, and USGBC.

In this highly competitive technical program, students must pass a first-year portfolio review for admission and complete a second-year review to continue. A minimum six-week internship is required during the summer of the third year, and most students pass the LEED Green Associate exam within their first year in the program. Additionally, students may wish to further their studies in architecture by applying for a graduate program that aligns with their goals. Our graduates enter the job market with real-world experience, pursue successful careers, and become leaders in the design profession. Academic degrees offered include the Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Design and the Master of Fine Arts with a focus on Interior Architecture and Design. 

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate interior architecture and design studios, lecture courses, and interdisciplinary collaborative studios.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students.
• Assist with ongoing program accreditation activities.
• Contribute service to the department, college, and university.
• Participate in professional design associations and the design industry, providing service at national, state, and local levels.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Interior Design, Interior Architecture & Design, or Architecture.
• Eight to ten years of practice in commercial and residential interior design or architecture.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to maintain collegial relationships with faculty, students, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensure as an architect or NCIDQ certification as an interior designer; LEED AP and/or WELL AP credentials.
• Ten or more years of practice in commercial and residential interior design or architecture.
• Graduate degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture.
• University-level teaching experience, particularly in a CIDA-accredited program.
• Extensive experience in architectural drafting, construction documents, and modeling software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and emerging technologies.
• Expertise in interior design, architecture, building codes, construction methods, sustainability, business practices, industry standards, Canvas, and CIDA accreditation standards.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Names and contact information for three references to be typed at the beginning of the application

Finalists will be asked to deliver a public presentation.

The following documents will be to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

Cover Letter expressing interest in the position

Academic transcripts

10-20 images representing professional design projects to be compiled into a single PDF. If it is a link to an online portfolio, please submit a PDF with the link on the document. 

Statement of teaching philosophy

Statement of research and/or creative interests

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Salary commensurate with qualifications; Utah State University offers a generous benefits package.

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

University Highlights

As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

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*updated 10/26

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