Job Description Summary

Assistant Professor of Interior Design (tenure-track) to teach design studio and lecture- or seminar-based courses related to design, technology, and professional practice. Candidates will be required to develop and/or continue a strong peer-reviewed research/scholarship/creative activity agenda in the discipline, advising of students, engagement in service to the department, division, university and/or communities at large.

Job Description

The Department of Architecture + Interior Design at Miami University, Oxford, OH, seeks qualified applicants to join our award-winning faculty team. We seek individuals that value a collegial and collaborative environment, innovative thinking, interdisciplinary approaches, integration and advanced application of digital media and emerging technologies, and a commitment to continuous teaching and curriculum development.

Primary duties will be in the CIDA-accredited professional BFA in Interior Design program. In addition, the faculty member will contribute to the interrelated pre-professional BA Architecture and NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture programs. The three degrees are offered by the Department of Architecture + Interior Design (ARC+ID)  within a studio-based culture of experiential learning in the College of Creative Arts (CCA). We strive to provide students rigorous professional preparation within the context of a nationally recognized liberal arts university.  Our students combine Miami University’s liberal arts foundation, arts disciplines, interdisciplinary course work, and studios to uniquely inform design processes, research, and project outcomes.  In addition, our students and faculty regularly engage with communities locally and globally.  Visit the Miami University ARC+ID Department website to learn more about us. 

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

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Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates should have the appropriate terminal degree (M.A., M.S., M.F.A. or Ph.D. in interior design, interior architecture or other allied fields, or M.I.D., M. Arch.) and a demonstrated experience and interest in an area of interior design inquiry.

Consideration may be given to applicants with one or more of the following: 

A demonstrated interest or experience in design studio and seminar-based  teaching; at least three years of relevant professional design experience; competency in relevant industry-standard software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.); experience and/or interest in teaching professional practice and materials for interior design; a record of creative/professional practice; at least one degree in interior design or interior architecture; NCIDQ certificate, or have the capability to obtain an NCIDQ certificate within three years; applicable professional registration; proven responsiveness to emerging technologies, human-centered work, and environmentally responsible design principles. 

Required Application Documents

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching philosophy, portfolio samples of scholarship/creative activity, professional work, and/or work by your students (maximum 30 pages).

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be addressed to Gülen Çevik, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

About Miami University

“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”

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