Description

Overview
The Department of Art and Design at Utah State University announces a nine-month, tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor in our Interior Architecture & Design program. The Interior Architecture and Design program at Utah State University is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), making it the first program in the state to receive this recognition. It has established a strong reputation for winning national and international design competitions. Additionally, the program is ranked eighth in the country for Interior Design Education based on value. 

With approximately 100 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. Learn more at artsci.usu.edu

Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate interior architectural design studios and lecture courses, as well as collaborative studios within the design disciplines. Show commitment to teaching and working with students. Engage in academic and or creative scholarship, which may include grant writing and conducting or publishing high-quality research or creative activities in your area of expertise. Assist in maintaining accreditation. Participate in department, college, and university service. Be involved with professional design associations and the design industry. Provide service to the profession at the national, state, and local levels.

For more information about the position, contact the search committee chair and area co-coordinator: Darrin Brooks at darrin.brooks@usu.edu

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Terminal degree (such as MFA, M.Arch., Ph.D.) required with at least one degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Furniture, Product, Industrial, Lighting Design, or other related fields.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and collegial relationships with faculty, students, and staff.
  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Licensed Architect or Certified Interior Designer with LEED AP and/or WELL AP, and experience in large-scale commercial architecture and interior environments.
• Skilled in teaching architectural drafting, construction documents, and modeling software, including AutoCAD and Revit, as well as emerging technologies.
• Well-versed in architecture, building codes, construction methods, sustainability, and business practices. Familiar with research and academic scholarship, and CIDA accreditation standards.  

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

• Curriculum Vita to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Transcripts of academic work to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
• Portfolio with 20 images representative of the following: individual, professional, and student (if you have been teaching) design projects. To be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
  • Please note: Due to document size limits (10 MB), candidates may need to split their portfolio into multiple files (e.g., Part 1 / Part 2) to successfully upload
• Names and contact information of three references to be input at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile
• Letter of application/interest to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under “Cover Letter”
• Statement of teaching philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under “Teaching Philosophy”
• Statement of research/creative interests to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under “Research Statement”

Finalists will be asked to make a public presentation.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on February 10th, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the job is filled. 

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

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

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

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, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.