Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
Assistant Professor, Interior Design Program
Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), Rochester, New York, United States
Job Overview
Assistant Professor, Interior Design Program – Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
College of Art and Design, School of Design, Rochester, NY
Location:
College of Art and Design, School of Design
Anticipated Start Date: 12-Aug-2026
RIT’s Interior Design program is a B.F.A. degree program accredited by CIDA, focusing on professional skill development and real‑world projects.
Responsibilities
Teach comprehensively across the Interior Design curriculum, including history and theory; design process; space planning; accessibility and human factors; sustainable design thinking; universal design; building systems and materiality; color and light; FF&E specifications; code compliance; construction documentation.
Lead and advance the program’s strategic vision, integrating current and emerging software such as BIM, generative design, animation, and AI into curricula.
Engage in research and creative scholarship, contribute to curriculum development, and advise students.
Provide service to the university, college, department, and professional community.
Participate in professional development, scholarship, integrity and ethics, innovation, flexibility, teamwork, and collaboration.
Required Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree in Interior Design (MFA), Interior Architecture (MS, MIA), Environmental Design (MS), Master of Architecture (M.Arch), or related advanced degree with relevant professional experience.
NCIDQ Certificate Holder and/or passed the Architect Registration Examination.
Other professional certifications relevant to the design profession (e.g., WELL, EDAC, LEED) are strengths but not required.
Minimum three years of full‑time professional experience in interior design, architecture, facilities and construction management or a related field.
Minimum two years (or equivalent) teaching experience in interior design or a related field at the associate and/or baccalaureate level beyond a teaching assistantship.
Professional experience designing spaces with interior architectural systems, applicable codes, furniture, finishes and fixtures.
Architectural drawing, visualization and computer proficiency in applied design process and practice with demonstrated experience integrating technologies such as BIM, generative design, animation, and AI into curricula.
Demonstrated knowledge in three or more of the following areas: design history, critical theory, design production and methodology, systems thinking, building code and regulations, contract documentation, FF&E packaging and specification writing, business practices, visual representation, commercial interior design, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, retail establishments, exhibition and theater, and office design.
Established or burgeoning research scholarship agenda.
Model professionalism and demonstrate effective communication skills.
How to Apply Apply at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty (search for opening 9931BR) and submit the following materials:
A brief teaching philosophy.
Reference list – names, addresses and phone numbers for three references.
Course syllabi with at least three assignments.
15–20 page PDF or web link presenting examples of professional work (max 3 MB).
15–20 page PDF or web link presenting examples of student work (max 3 MB).
All application materials should be received by January 5 2026. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Contact Mary Golden, Undergraduate Program Director of Interior Design, School of Design, College of Art and Design, Rochester Institute of Technology melfaa@rit.edu
Salary Salary Minimum: $70,000 – Salary Maximum: $79,000
EEO Statement RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal‑opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.
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College of Art and Design, School of Design, Rochester, NY
Location:
College of Art and Design, School of Design
Anticipated Start Date: 12-Aug-2026
RIT’s Interior Design program is a B.F.A. degree program accredited by CIDA, focusing on professional skill development and real‑world projects.
Responsibilities
Teach comprehensively across the Interior Design curriculum, including history and theory; design process; space planning; accessibility and human factors; sustainable design thinking; universal design; building systems and materiality; color and light; FF&E specifications; code compliance; construction documentation.
Lead and advance the program’s strategic vision, integrating current and emerging software such as BIM, generative design, animation, and AI into curricula.
Engage in research and creative scholarship, contribute to curriculum development, and advise students.
Provide service to the university, college, department, and professional community.
Participate in professional development, scholarship, integrity and ethics, innovation, flexibility, teamwork, and collaboration.
Required Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree in Interior Design (MFA), Interior Architecture (MS, MIA), Environmental Design (MS), Master of Architecture (M.Arch), or related advanced degree with relevant professional experience.
NCIDQ Certificate Holder and/or passed the Architect Registration Examination.
Other professional certifications relevant to the design profession (e.g., WELL, EDAC, LEED) are strengths but not required.
Minimum three years of full‑time professional experience in interior design, architecture, facilities and construction management or a related field.
Minimum two years (or equivalent) teaching experience in interior design or a related field at the associate and/or baccalaureate level beyond a teaching assistantship.
Professional experience designing spaces with interior architectural systems, applicable codes, furniture, finishes and fixtures.
Architectural drawing, visualization and computer proficiency in applied design process and practice with demonstrated experience integrating technologies such as BIM, generative design, animation, and AI into curricula.
Demonstrated knowledge in three or more of the following areas: design history, critical theory, design production and methodology, systems thinking, building code and regulations, contract documentation, FF&E packaging and specification writing, business practices, visual representation, commercial interior design, healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, retail establishments, exhibition and theater, and office design.
Established or burgeoning research scholarship agenda.
Model professionalism and demonstrate effective communication skills.
How to Apply Apply at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty (search for opening 9931BR) and submit the following materials:
A brief teaching philosophy.
Reference list – names, addresses and phone numbers for three references.
Course syllabi with at least three assignments.
15–20 page PDF or web link presenting examples of professional work (max 3 MB).
15–20 page PDF or web link presenting examples of student work (max 3 MB).
All application materials should be received by January 5 2026. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Contact Mary Golden, Undergraduate Program Director of Interior Design, School of Design, College of Art and Design, Rochester Institute of Technology melfaa@rit.edu
Salary Salary Minimum: $70,000 – Salary Maximum: $79,000
EEO Statement RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal‑opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.
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