Instructor of Interior Architecture and Design - Fort Collins, United States - Colorado State University
Description
Working Title Instructor of Interior Architecture and Design
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number F
Proposed Annual Salary Range 60,000-80,000
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
One of eight academic units in the College of Health and Human Sciences, the Department of Design and Merchandising offers B.S. degrees in Apparel and Merchandising (AM) and in Interior Architecture and Design (IAD), and an M.S. in Design and Merchandising. Both undergraduate programs are nationally accredited; the AM program became the 'first-in-the-nation' program accredited by the Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission in 2019 and the IAD program has been accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) since 1990. The AM and IAD programs also received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) in May 2022 in partnership with the Department of Art and Art History.
The department's mission is to achieve excellence in education and scholarship through community engagement, industry collaboration, creative exploration, and scientific inquiry. We are committed to advancing and fostering understanding of socially responsible conceptualization, design, adoption, and evaluation of processes, products, and environments that responsively enhance the human experience. As a research-one (R1), public land-grant university, Colorado State University holds an expectation of scholarship in creative, engaged, scientific work.
The department has 25 faculty as well as administrative professionals and staff who support approximately 700 undergraduate students and 20 graduate students. The department is housed in three buildings: the Nancy Richardson Design Center, which includes the DM main office and features classrooms, computer labs, a design library, and fabrication labs designed to foster innovative teaching and learning; the neighboring Gifford Building, which features classrooms, computer labs, construction labs, an exhibition gallery, a textile library, and textile science labs; and the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, located in the University Center for the Arts. The Avenir Museum is a designated University Center that features exhibition galleries, a textile conservation lab, a classroom, and a library/conference room. The facility also is a repository for 25,000 historically and culturally significant items of dress, textiles, and interior artifacts representing regional, national, and international cultures. The Avenir Museum is under consideration for accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. To learn more about the Department of Design and Merchandising (DM), please visit:
Interior Architecture and Design Student-Centered Program Features:
Students regularly engage with industry professionals including field trips, networking events, and experiential learning opportunities with regional and national design firms.
Students select from a variety of diverse internship experiences to gain professional practice experience and fulfill requirements for graduation.
Students are immersed in learning the latest software (e.g., Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, virtual reality, etc.) to develop design expertise in visualization and digital fabrication.
Students are offered unique opportunities to study abroad and/or participate in national study tours through faculty-led programs.
Students partner with community stakeholders to engage in service learning through studio-based coursework.
Students participate in evidence-based design research opportunities, including studies on neurodesign, spatial perception, cognitive experience, and emerging technologies for design.
The Interior Architecture and Design Program prepares students for positions as entry-level designers and future leaders in the profession.
The following are examples of student achievement indicators.
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Student Chapter won the national "Chapter of the Year," (2015, 2016, 2017, 2022; Finalist: 2018).
IIDA RMC BESTAwards, Student Award for Capstone project (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023).
Kravet, Inc. Crystal Award, sophomore student (2017 and 2018).
Durkan Carpet, Inc. Scholarship and Award (2018)
Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Student Design Competition: our undergraduate and graduate students consistently receive top awards at IDEC regional and national student design competitions
The Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH) Awards. Students have consistently received Rocky Mountain Region NEWH scholarship awards.
Students frequently receive awards for participation in university research and creative scholarship events, including the CSU Center for Undergraduate Research (CURC), Multicultural Undergraduate Research Art and Leadership Symposium (MURALS), and CHHS Research Day for their research-based service-learning design projects.
Students and recent graduates frequently achieve industry certifications such as LEED Accredited Professional (AP) and LEED Green Associate.
To learn more about the Interior Architecture and Design program, please visit:
Tenure/Tenure Track? No
% Research 0
% Teaching 90
% Service 10
% Administration 0
Number of Vacancies 1-2
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Instructor of Interior Architecture and Design within the Department of Design and Merchandising in the College of Health and Human Sciences is a 9-month, full-time faculty position(s). Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Through strategic enrollment growth, this position will become a continuing appointment. A successful applicant will demonstrate a strong, collaborative work ethic, a willingness to support diverse program efforts as needed, and a dedication to the mission of the Department and College that reflects a commitment to sustainability and well-being.
1-2 positions with an August 2024 start date
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of industry experience in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related disciplines
Record of, or potential for, successful university teaching within the discipline
Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
Evidence of strong written communication skills
Preferred Job Qualifications
Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related disciplines
NCIDQ certification*
Professional credentialing: LEED AP, EDAC, and/or WELL AP
Evidence of interiors-focused professional practice experience
Evidence of ability to teach advanced commercial interior design studios
Demonstrated ability or potential to support program visibility nationally and internationally
Demonstrated competence with design technology (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, fabrication technologies.)
Evidence of knowledge in interior products and applications (e.g., furnishings, lighting, textiles)
Job Duty Category Teaching and Advising
Duty/Responsibility
Teach required interior design studios, technology-based courses, other core undergraduate courses and/or internship (e.g., professional practice, codes, advanced lighting design, history/theory, interior products, among others.). Teach graduate courses in areas of expertise if needed.
Support undergraduate co-curricular learning opportunities- (e.g. student chapters of design organizations such as ASID & IIDA; professional engagement, industry competitions, among others).
Contribute to undergraduate advising/mentoring.
Percentage Of Time 90
Job Duty Category Service
Duty/Responsibility
Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, program accreditation, industry outreach, community engagement, and program sponsored activities.
Support service-learning and/or design build activities within curricular offerings; and
Serve on departmental, college, university, or professional committees.
Percentage Of Time 10