Description
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Illinois State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Interior Design to begin August 16, 2027.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in high-quality teaching and impactful research consistent with the expectations of an R2 institution. The candidate will also provide meaningful service to the Department, College, University, and the broader profession.
The candidate will teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and is expected to contribute to course delivery, curriculum development, student mentoring, and the use of inclusive and effective pedagogical practices. The selected candidate will teach a range of courses within the program, including studio-based instruction, depending on expertise and interest. We seek a candidate prepared to teach across the Interior Design curriculum as needed. Expertise in lighting and/or technical drawing is desirable . The typical teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active and sustained program of scholarship and creative productivity, with a clearly defined research agenda that advances knowledge and contributes meaningfully to their field. We seek candidates who conduct rigorous research and disseminate their work in respected, peer-reviewed journals and other well-regarded professional outlets. Candidates are expected to present their work at national and/or international conferences and to pursue opportunities for recognition of scholarly excellence, such as competitive awards and other distinctions. A demonstrated interest in pursuing external funding to support research and scholarly activities is desirable. We welcome candidates whose scholarship intersects with healthcare, as well as those whose work addresses other areas of meaningful societal impact.
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/.
Requirements
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
Assistant: $75,000-$80,000 Associate: $87,000-$93,000
Required Qualifications
1) PhD in Interior Design or closely related field. ABD will be considered; final candidate needs to have the degree completed prior to the start date of the appointment.
2) Demonstrated or potential for rigorous scholarship and creative activity, such as peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and external funding.
3) 1 or more academic years of prior teaching experience at the college level.
4) Demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language, as required by state law.
Work Hours
Varies
Proposed Starting Date
August 16, 2027
Required Applicant Documents
1) CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Reference List with three references that speak to your academic and professional abilities (name, position, institution, email, and a brief description of your professional or academic relationship)
4) Brief statement (~1 page) describing your philosophy of teaching and how you have or would incorporate diversity into these practices
5) Brief statement (~1 page) describing your program of scholarly and creative productivity, including a clearly defined and sustained research agenda that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in their field
6) Portfolio of relevant design work (professional and/or teaching/student related work)
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
For full consideration, please apply by November 1, 2026; however, the position is open until filled.
Contact Information for Applicants
Jasmine Buckner, jsperki@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
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