The Department of Interior Design, in the College of Design, Construction and Planning, at the University of Florida is looking for a dynamic faculty member with a doctorate or master's degree in interior design, architecture or related field. The department invites applications from qualified individuals for appointment to a 9-month, tenure-track position beginning August 2021. The appointment will be at the assistant professor level. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Evidence of strong potential for creative or scholarly research, teaching and/or professional practice required. Position is open to a broad range of specializations with an emphasis on studio learning through team-teaching and collaboration. NCIDQ certification or willingness to sit for the exam preferred. Candidates are expected to teach four courses per year (at least one being a team-taught studio), develop and maintain a significant research or creative scholarship program, and engage in professional outreach and university service. 

This is a pivotal and exciting moment for the profession and the department.  The University of Florida (UF) is a top-tier public, comprehensive, land-grant research institution, recently ranked 6th among all U.S. public universities by U.S. News and World Report.  The Department of Interior Design is housed within the College of Design, Construction & Planning with allied programs of Architecture, Construction Management, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Sustainability in the Built Environment, and Urban & Regional Planning.  

Our department consists of a vibrant faculty with diverse scholarly specializations that advance human-centered design. Our well recognized contributions in academia, practice and industry stems from our commitment to an integrated approach that applies both creative and evidence-based inquiry to our teaching, scholarship, and outreach missions. Our graduates from the bachelor’s to doctoral level, are well positioned to become leaders in the field. The department culture is further enriched through strong national and international partnerships leveraged into applied and sponsored studio projects. The Department of Interior Design currently includes 9 full-time faculty, and approximately 99 undergraduate and 10 graduate students. It offers a professional undergraduate and master's degree and participates in a college-wide doctoral program. Further information about the University, the College, and the Department can be found at http://www.dcp.ufl.edu/interior. 

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in interior design, architecture or related field
• Evidence of strong potential for creative or scholarly research, teaching and/or professional practice

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in research, studio teaching, and/or professional practice is desirable. 
• NCIDQ certification or willingness to sit for the exam preferred.  

The department invites applications from qualified individuals for appointment to a 9-month, tenure-track position beginning August 2021. The appointment will be at the assistant professor level. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

To apply please submit a letter of interest including a statement of professional, teaching and research goals; a curriculum vitae; a portfolio of no more than 20 labeled images of personal work and/or student work; and at least 3 references with appropriate contact information. Applicants should apply at http://jobs.ufl.edu , position number 66487. 

Supplemental portfolio materials can be sent to Michelle Matckie, IND Search, 1480 Inner Road, Box 115705, Gainesville, FL 32611 or mmatckie@ufl.edu. To ensure full consideration, materials should be submitted before January 4th, 2021 when the Search Committee will begin reviewing applications. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Jason Meneely, Search Committee Chair at 352-294-1436 or jmeneely@ufl.edu.

*Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law