Assistant Professor, Interior Design
Department of Design and Merchandising
August 2027
POSITION: The Department of Design and Merchandising (DM) in the College of Education and Human Sciences at Oklahoma State University welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position of Assistant Professor in Interior Design beginning August 2027.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Interior Design program within the Department of Design and Merchandising is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). Faculty members' primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate students, scholarship (related to area of expertise), service, and professional activities.
The candidate will teach courses and contribute to curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of emerging technologies and evidence-based design practices into undergraduate and graduate education. The instructional course load expectations will be two courses per semester. In addition, the successful candidate will establish and maintain an active research agenda, pursue external funding opportunities, disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications and professional venues, and mentor graduate students at the master's and doctoral levels.
Additionally, faculty engage in professional development and service to the major area, department, university, profession, and community. This includes contributing to the land-grant mission of promoting learning, advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and stimulating economic development through outreach for all Oklahomans. Other responsibilities include mentoring students, implementing CIDA accreditation standards in their courses, and promoting innovation and new pedagogical perspectives. Faculty engage interior design students with other departments, professional interior designers, and the community. Faculty work collaboratively with other departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met; CIDA standards are met; and research is conducted and disseminated through professional networks while providing opportunities for student mentoring.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have at least one degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government-certified university. Candidates must also demonstrate evidence of, or strong potential for, effective teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with the rank of appointment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred qualifications include experience with emerging design technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), digital visualization, or other technology-supported design methods; and/or evidence-based environmental design research, including human-centered design, environmental psychology, sustainability, health, and well-being.
Candidates who demonstrate the potential to develop an externally funded research program, engage in interdisciplinary research collaborations, and mentor graduate students in Digital Design and Interior Design are especially encouraged to apply.
Additional preferred qualifications include two years or more of demonstrated relevant industry experience (i.e., practicing interior designer, etc.) and/or National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, qualifications, and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html
GENERAL INFORMATION: The Department of Design and Merchandising (DM) includes programs in Apparel Design and Technology, Fashion Merchandising, and Interior Design and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels, as well as several certificate programs. The department emphasizes hands-on learning, industry engagement, emerging technologies, and individualized student mentoring to prepare students for professional careers in design and merchandising.
The College of Education and Human Sciences includes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.
Oklahoma State University is an R1 comprehensive land-grant institution with an enrollment of more than 30,000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 master’s programs, and 48 programs at the doctoral level at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is a micropolitan community of approximately 49,000 people with high-quality amenities and a comparably low cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa are within a 1-hour drive, and cities such as Fayetteville, AR, Joplin, MO, and Wichita, KS are within a comfortable 2-3-hour drive time of Stillwater. In addition to excellent healthcare, education (public and private primary and secondary schools), and recreational services, the community affords a wide variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theater. Stillwater combines larger-city amenities, including an airport and cultural life, with the charm of a smaller community, affordable housing, and excellent schools, and is ranked one of America’s safest cities. See http://VisitStillwater.org for more information.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: The position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application no later than January 7, 2027.
Please submit the following items online:
Any questions potential candidates may have can be directed to Emily Roberts, Chair of the Search Committee. She can be reached at emily.roberts12@okstate.edu
Additional Information: Other information related to this position is available at the following websites:
For assistance with the online application process or to request an accommodation to enable application, contact OSU Human Resources, 405-744-5449.
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