Assistant Professor of Interior Design

Critical Playground LLC; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota State University’s School of Design invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Interior Design. This tenure-track, 9-month, full-time position in Brookings emphasizes teaching (70%), with 20% research and 10% service.

The candidate will contribute to accredited programs in interior design/architecture and use CAD tools such as Revit, SketchUp, and Enscape. Minimum qualifications include MFA in Interior Design or Interior Architecture by start date; strong teaching and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture or related field by start date.
• Ability to develop and teach courses in disciplinary content areas.
• Ability to conduct research with peer-reviewed dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the professional curriculum including materials and CAD software.
• 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

Research dissemination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

MFA in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

MS in Architecture with undergrad Interior Design

Masters of Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

Institution

South Dakota State University

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Interior Design

Posting Number

F01972P

Department

SDSU-School of Design

Physical Location of Position (City)

Brookings

Posting Text

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.

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 written communication skills.
• 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.

Appointment Percent

100

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Proposed Rank

Assistant Professor

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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].

Contact Information

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

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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Physical Requirements

Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use of Either Hand, Independently

Describe any of the conditions selected

Fine Finger Manipulation – basic keyboarding and computer skills

Sensory Requirements

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Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

Working Environment

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Classroom Environment, Office Environment

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Posting Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026

Advertised Salary

The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $69,000.

Duration of the Term

9 months

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.

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.