Description

Position Title: Interior Design (Open Rank, Tenure-Track)

Position Summary:

The Central Michigan University College of Education & Human Services is seeking to hire a highly qualified full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty in the dual-accredited undergraduate Interior Design program, with an anticipated start date of August 24, 2026. The position will require teaching undergraduate courses in interior design with expertise in one of the following specialty areas:

 Industry-standard software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite).

 Design Processes, involving both application and documentation, encompassing the integration of creativity, functional analysis, building systems, and problem-solving within human-centered design studio classes, e.g., special user groups, hospitality, and mixed-use design.

The successful candidate is expected to consistently uphold research endeavors throughout their career. The candidate will participate in activities such as curriculum development; advising undergraduate students; providing service to the department, college, university and community; as well as maintaining accreditation standards for CIDA and NASAD.

Required Qualifications:

 Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.F.A., M. Arch., or equivalent) with at least one graduate degree in Interior Design or a related field is required at the time employment begins; ABD and postgraduate candidates will be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor, however, first reappointment will be contingent upon degree completion.

 NCIDQ certification or progress towards completion within one year.

 Evidence of teaching experience.

 Experience with and competency in industry-standard software.

 Evidence of excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication in English.

 Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

 Evidence of college-level teaching effectiveness.

 Evidence of successful scholarly and creatively activities.

 Competency in industry-standard software Revit and AutoCAD.

 WELL AP, LEED AP, AAHID, CAPS certification or other professional certifications.

 Previous experience in interior design professional practice.

 Demonstrated effective undergraduate advising.

 Affiliation with professional organizations in the discipline.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

Message to Applicants:

You must submit an online application at https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/hr/postings/43997 to be considered as an applicant for this position. 

Cover letter may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. In your cover letter, please indicate the rank for which you wish to be considered: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The successful candidate should maintain a record appropriate to rank of teaching, scholarly and creative activities including publications and grant writing. Candidates applying for the Associate or full Professor position should demonstrate a well-established record of scholarship, service, and evidence of excellence in teaching.

This is an in-person position based at CMU’s main campus in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For those applying for an Associate or full Professor position, please upload your teaching and professional portfolios under “Work Sample.” For those applying for an Assistant Professor position, submitting a professional portfolio under

Work Sample” is required. For all applicants, please use “Other Document (1)” for any optional documents you would like to provide.

Positions will remain open until filled, although priority consideration will be given to applications completed by January 12, 2026.

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. Work Sample

5. Transcript Copies

6. List of References  

Optional Documents

1. Other Document (1)

2. Certification

3. Recommendation Letters

Department and Undergraduate Interior Design Program:
The Department of Fashion, Interior Design and Merchandising offers a B.A., B.S. or B.A.A. in Interior Design. The Interior Design program serves approximately 100 majors and minors. The program has a history of strong internship placement, as well as opportunities for study abroad every other year.

Please visit our website for more information about our curriculum, faculty members, and about Central Michigan University.

Central Michigan University:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.

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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

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CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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