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Iowa State University Lecturer - Interior Design in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Lecturer - Interior Design
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Interior Design at the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU) invites applications for the position of Lecturer in the area of Interior Design Education and Practice. The appointment is anticipated to begin on January 1st, 2025 and will be for one semester (January 1, 2025– May 15, 2025).
The department seeks candidates with academic or professional experience in Interior Design Studio education. The position will entail teaching in either the Bachelor or Master of Interior Design, CIDA-accredited programs.
The candidate is expected to establish a record of scholarship at the highest levels and contribute to the teaching missions at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should have strong communication skills, share our commitment to enhancing excellence, and exhibit the potential for long-term leadership in supporting the mission of the department, college, and university.
The Department of Interior Design is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially, and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in interior design or related fields,OR
Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of relevant industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in the following curriculum areas: universal design, human factors, professional procedures and practice, materials, and specifications.
Proficiency in drafting and use of digital tools.
Professional NCIDQ License in the US or abroad.
LEED Accredited Professional.
About the Interior Design Department
The Department of Interior Design is a vibrant program in the College of Design at Iowa State University, along with Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Art and Visual Culture, Landscape Architecture, and Community and Regional Planning. The Department of Interior Design is a CIDA-accredited program that offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (BFA), a Master of Arts in Interior Design (MA), a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design (MFA), and an interdisciplinary double degree with the Department of Architecture (MA-MArch).
Department Unit/Website:
For more information about our department’s program, see the Interior (https://www.design.iastate.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bachelor-of-fine-arts-in-interior-design/) Design Department website.
Proposed Start Date:January 1, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:May 15, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2024. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R15628.
The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:
Letter of application (including information about the desired rank) that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information
Other documents:
- One-page teaching statement
Direct questions to Kotaro Nakamura, Chair, Interior Design Department, at kotaro@iastate.edu.
Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: September 30, 2024
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R15628
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.