Assistant Professor of Practice in Human Sciences (Interior Design)

Assistant Professor of Practice in Human Sciences (Interior Design) Bookmark this Posting Print Preview Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested candidates should submit the following required documents:

Cover letter detailing the candidate's interest in the position, professional experience, previous teaching experience, and involvement in service at the community, departmental, university, state, 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/resume.

A sample portfolio of professional design work in PDF. Please add to the Teaching Portfolio tab the list of the required documents. Student work samples may also be submitted if the candidate has previous teaching experience.

Names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will start August 2023.

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Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title Assistant Professor of Practice in Human Sciences (Interior Design)

Requisition 202300066F Rank Assistant Professor of Practice FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category Position Type Full-Time Non-Tenure Track College College of Health Sciences Department Dept of Human Sciences Open Date 05/03/2023 Quicklink https: // shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34894

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name Mr. Ron Reed

Title

Chair and Associate Professor 1700 University Ave. Ste. 119 Department of Human Sciences Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX 77340

Contact Phone 936-294-2481 Contact Email [email protected]

Position Details

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The Department of Human Sciences at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) invites applications from qualified candidates for a 9-month appointment as an Assistant Professor of Practice in Interior Design beginning Fall 2023.

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 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, 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 primary responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate courses in the Interior Design BA/BS program and leading as faculty of record for our advanced design studios in workplace and healthcare design. Other courses will include teaching AutoCAD and SketchUp software, building codes, foundation courses in applied design theory, and other courses as needed for the program. The appointment will include a 4/4 teaching load, fall and spring.

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.

Educational Requirements for the Position

The ideal candidate would possess a minimum of a Master's degree in interior design or a related field. Substantial and notable professional experience and licensure may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.

Experience Required for the Position

A minimum of five years of full-time professional work experience in interior design is required.

NCIDQ certification is required.

Proficiency and ability to teach AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite is required and should be demonstrated in the candidate's professional portfolio sample.

Other Requirements for the Position

Experience in workplace and/or healthcare design is preferred.

Experience in Enscape is 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.

Special Instructions Summary

Interested candidates should submit the following required documents:

Cover letter detailing the candidate's interest in the position, professional experience, previous teaching experience, and involvement in service at the community, departmental, university, state, 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/resume.

A sample portfolio of professional design work in PDF. Please add to the Teaching Portfolio tab the list of the required documents. Student work samples may also be submitted if the candidate has previous teaching experience.

Names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will start August 2023.

Open Until Filled Yes

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Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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