Assistant/Associate Professor

Interior Design: The nationally ranked, CIDA-accredited program has approximately 113 pre-majors at freshman level and 177 majors competitively selected for the sophomore to senior sequenced, studio-based program that includes a 10-week professional internship. Students pay an extra professional fee to support specialized program needs and updates, field trips, approved certifications, and others. An industry Advisory Board has provided strong support for 30 years. The INDS Curriculum is also NASAD credited.

Department and University: The Department of Consumer and Design Sciences has 22 faculty positions (17 full-time, tenured/tenure track and 5 lecturers), 596 undergraduates and 29 graduate students. Bachelor of Science programs are Interior Design; Apparel Merchandising, Design and Production Management; and Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies. The graduate program offers master's and doctoral degrees in Consumer and Design Sciences. Auburn University, a R1 land-grant institution with 34,145 students, is located in the east Alabama city of Auburn, and has consistently been ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top 50 public universities in the United States. For more information see http://humsci.auburn.edu/cads/ and http://www.auburn.edu/. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/.

Job Summary
The Department of Consumer and Design Sciences at Auburn University is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative individual for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Interior Design. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in research and creative scholarship, contributing to the development and accreditation of the program, and promoting the program excellence in and outside the university. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a nationally ranked, CIDA-accredited program with strong industry support and a commitment to excellence in education, research, and engagement. This position is available with a desired start date of August 16, 2025.

Responsibilities:

Apply online using the link https://www.auemployment.com/postings/ 51067. Provide application letter, complete CV, transcripts from all universities attended, portfolio of student and/or own professional work; statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of teaching effectiveness; statement of research/creative scholarship; and three professional references with names, email addresses, and phone numbers. Only complete application materials will be considered. Review of applications will begin on March 3, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact: Karla Teel, Search Committee Chair, kteel@auburn.edu / 334-844-1345.

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