Assistant Professor of Interior Design

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

South Dakota State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Interior Design. The position emphasizes teaching with strong foundations in interior design or interior architecture and content expertise in areas such as materials, CAD software, codes, and studio design areas.

The 9-month, tenure-track role is located in Brookings, SD, with 70% teaching, 20% research, and 10% service. The School of Design offers accredited Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Interior Design and

Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design or Interior Architecture, or Masters of Architecture with an undergraduate degree in Interior Design.
• Ability to develop and teach coursework in disciplinary content areas.
• Ability to conduct research with peer‑reviewed dissemination of products.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the professional curriculum covering materials and CAD software (Revit, SketchUp, Enscape).
• Provide service to the discipline, university, and community.
• Teach in multi-disciplinary courses within the School of Design.
• Conduct a research agenda with dissemination of peer reviewed products.

Skills

Teaching ability

Verbal communication

Research planning

Education

MFA in Interior Design/Interior Architecture

MS/MArch with undergrad in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

Bring your creative vision and design expertise to South Dakota State University! The School of Design invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Interior Design. We are seeking a collaborative educator with a strong foundation in interior design or interior architecture and specialized expertise in one or more content areas such as materials, computer aided design software (Revit, Sketchup, Enscape), codes and regulations, design expertise in a curricular studio area (commercial, hospitality, education, civic, health care, residential). The position is typically 70% teaching. 20% research and 10% service. This is a tenure-track, 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position located in Brookings, South Dakota.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

The School of Design includes accredited degrees in the visual arts: graphic design, and studio arts and the built environment: architecture, interior design and landscape architecture. Collectively, School faculty form a collaborative teaching and research environment that values cross-program and interdisciplinary initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute to building national and international stature and recognition for the discipline, School and University.

SDSU offers a 4-year CIDA and NASAD accredited Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree. The mission of Interior Design is to prepare graduates for professional practice or advanced study in interior design through research informed, design thinking infused and practice-based projects and opportunities.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach courses within the professional curriculum covering disciplinary content such as materials, computer aided design software (Revit, Sketchup, Enscape), codes and regulations, design expertise in a curricular studio area (commercial, hospitality, education, civic, health care, residential).
• Provide service to the discipline, university, and community.
• Teach in multi-disciplinary courses within the School of Design.
• Conduct a research agenda with dissemination of peer reviewed products.

BENEFITS:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s of Fine Arts in Interior Design or Interior Architecture, Masters of Architecture or MS in Architecture coupled with an undergraduate degree in Interior Design by start date.
• Ability or potential to develop and teach academic coursework in one or more of the disciplinary content areas.
• Ability or potential to conduct research with peer reviewed dissemination of products.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate of Design (coupled with undergraduate degree in Interior Design) or PhD in Interior Design or closely related field.
• Record of service within the discipline, profession, or community.
• NCIDQ certification or NAAB licensure.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Position closes November 30, 2026.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair Mark Stemwedel at [e-mail].

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [e-mail]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: [phone].