Assistant/Associate Professor of Human Sciences (Interior Design) & Program Coordinator

202300127F

Assistant or Associate Professor

Exempt

Salary is competitive and commensurate with professional experience and preparation.

Full-Time Tenure Track

College of Health Sciences

Dept of Human Sciences

09/26/2023

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/36746

Dr. Keila Tyner

Search Committee Chair
Associate Professor of Practice and Program Coordinator, Fashion Merchandising
Sam Houston State UniversityDepartment of Human Sciences1700 University Ave. I, Margaret Lea Houston Building, Suite 119
Huntsville, TX 77340

936-294-1241

kxt033@shsu.edu

The Department of Human Sciences at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) invites applications from qualified candidates for a tenure-track 9-month appointment as an Assistant/Associate Professor in Interior Design and Program Area Coordinator beginning in Fall 2024.

The Department of Human Sciences is one of three departments and the School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences, and the Interior Design program is one of four undergraduate programs in the department. The department offers a B.S., B.A., and 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 department and design program are housed in the historic three-story Margaret Lea Houston Building which includes a freshman design lab, a recently renovated digital design and drafting lab, a newly constructed senior interior design studio in partnership with Haworth/FMG, and a new design resource lab.

The department is seeking a visionary and inspirational leader to drive the future direction of the interior design program with collaboration and innovative approaches to inspire the next generation of design professionals.

This candidate will direct efforts as the Program Area Coordinator for the CIDA-Accredited program in Interior Design. Responsibilities of the position include: Teaches undergraduate courses at all levels of the Interior Design program. Oversees the program accreditation processes and reviews and contributing to ongoing program evaluation and improvement. Collaborates with faculty and leadership, oversee the recruitment and retention process. Ensures that the vision and program direction are aligned with the mission of the Department and contribute to program assessment efforts. Oversees curriculum development, review, and update the undergraduate course catalog annually. Coordinates course offerings, scheduling, and faculty teaching assignments in collaboration with department leadership. Mentoring design students Maintains and overseeing design labs and equipment. Fosters and maintains industry relationships and bi-annual advisory board meetings to help students with networking, and internships, and to stay ahead of current industry and workforce trends in design. Maintains scholarly/creative activities in interior design or related fields of study. Provides program, department, college, university, and professional service.
This appointment will include preparing and writing the self-study reports for the ID program’s CIDA and NASAD re-accreditation site visits. Ensures that the program activities integrate effectively and efficiently with the mission, vision, and overall operations of the department. Responsible for ensuring that the program meets the accreditation criteria established by the CIDA and NASAD.

The SHSU student body is over 50% first-generation college students and SHSU is a recognized Hispanic serving institution (HSI). We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in and with the variety of the communities we serve.

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.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Interior Design or a closely related field (Architecture, Interior Architecture, Environmental Design).

Required, Rank of Assistant Professor:A minimum of three years of full-time professional work experience in design is required. NCIDQ certification is required. Proficiency and ability to teach AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite are required. A request for prior service credit of up to three years in a tenure-track/tenured position must be requested and approved before hiring. Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish scholarly research in peer-reviewed journals or creative scholarship equivalent.
Required, Rank of Associate Professor:To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor, the applicant must meet the above qualifications.Additionally, the applicant should demonstrate evidence as a teacher/scholar with excellence in teaching, research/creative authority, and an academic reputation in the field as appropriate for the position.

To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, a candidate must be appointed as an Associate Professor at the time of application and currently tenured at a comparable institution. Any request for tenure upon appointment must be approved before hire.

Preferred requirements:Prior interior design program leadership or other related leadership experience is preferred.An undergraduate degree in interior design is preferred.Experience in healthcare design is preferred.Experience in Escape and 3D printing is preferred.Experience with the CIDA accreditation process and preparation of self-study reports is also 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: LEED-AP, AAHID, WELL-AP, or EDAC is preferred.

Interested candidates should submit the following required documents:Cover letter detailing the candidate’s interest in the position, teaching experience, research agenda, and involvement in service at the community, departmental, university, state, and/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.A sample portfolio of student and/or professional design work in PDF. Please submit these to the Teaching Portfolio section in the list of the required documents.Names and contact information for three professional references.

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