Assistant Professor Interior Design
Detroit, MI, United States
Wayne State University Detroit Assistant Professor Interior Design **Contact Details**
Job Description Essential Functions (Job Duties) The successful candidate will teach courses in Interior Design and may teach in other areas of the department that connect to the candidates research expertise. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct a program of creative and/or scholarly work, contribute to curriculum development and other aspects of the intellectual life of the department, and provide appropriate professional service. Perform other duties as assigned. A typical teaching load involves five courses per year. Unique Duties Qualifications We are seeking an exceptional Interior Designer with a strong research practice and experience teaching Interior Design at the college level.
A terminal degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture is required.
Candidates should demonstrate ability to oversee curriculum development for an Interior Design concentration that lies within a Design degree.
A research practice that addresses various aspects of design and social justice is also encouraged. The job is housed within an expansive department that includes Industrial Design, Graphic Design, and various Fine Arts concentrations; Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creative work consistent with expectations for a tenure-track position at a research university. Creative practice and scholarly works are to be demonstrated through publications, awards, exhibitions, grants, and/or other peer reviewed activities. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching various aspects of Interior design is preferred as is experience working across disciplinary boundaries and in community engaged and/or public art settings.
Candidates who demonstrate interest in interdepartmental collaborations are preferred. Testing Requirements Not Applicable Test Scheduling Working Conditions Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Job Type Full-Time Job Category Faculty and Academic Staff
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