Assistant/Associate Professor 9 Month Salaried - (Department of...

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor 9 Month Salaried - (Department of Interior Architecture & Design) Location: Tallahassee, FL Regular/Temporary: Regular... Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 56376 Department The Department of Interior Architecture & Design at Florida State University announces an open faculty position. This position is for a nine-month tenure-earning Assistant or Associate Professor focused on teaching, research, and service. The appointment will begin in August 2024 with a nine-month academic contract. Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified to teach undergraduate-level lighting technology courses, graduate-level seminar courses, upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level design studio(s), and other core curriculum courses in the candidate’s areas of specialty or interest. Qualified candidates must also demonstrate the ability to conduct academic research and/or engage in creative scholarship and advise students through the graduate thesis process. FSU offers opportunities for first-year assistant professor research funding in the first summer and subsequent summer teaching abroad. The Department of Interior Architecture & Design is home to a vibrant and collegial work environment with eleven full-time faculty and approximately 200 students who enter through a rigorous selective-entry process. The program has been continuously CIDA accredited (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) since 1975. The Department imparts the values of human-centered design, evidence-based design processes, and creative and critical thinking so that students positively impact human health, safety, and well-being in the experiences and spaces they create. Learn more about the Department of Interior Architecture & Design at https://interiordesign.fsu.edu/. The Florida State University College of Fine Arts is a place where learning and creativity are nurtured through instruction, research, and practice. The College is a close-knit community of faculty, students, and professionals that functions as an art and design conservatory and liberal arts hybrid within a major research university. It is home to a unique combination of visual arts, performing arts, and design studios, classrooms, performance spaces, galleries, and a museum. The current student enrollment is approximately 850 undergraduate and 300 graduate students, working to become successful artists, designers, researchers, and professionals in their fields. The College comprises the School of Dance, the School of Theatre, the Department of Interior Architecture & Design, the Department of Art, the Department of Art Education, and the Department of Art History. It is supported by more than 100 full-time faculty, 50 adjunct faculty, 110 staff members, and a budget of approximately $19.3 million. The College also houses several non-academic units, including the Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA), the Facility for Arts Research (FAR), and the Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography (MANCC). Many of the College’s programs rank among the most respected in the nation and feature specialized programs that leverage relationships between departments and museums to enrich the degree-based curriculum. Additional information about the College of Fine Arts can be found at http://cfa.fsu.edu/. Responsibilities 1.The ideal candidate will have the demonstrated ability to teach the following: a.Undergraduate-level lighting design course. b.Undergraduate upper-level design studio courses. c.Graduate-level seminar courses. d.Graduate-level design studio courses. 2.The ideal candidate will be able to mentor upper-division undergraduate and graduate-level students, and serve as a graduate thesis advisor and member of thesis committees; 3.The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly work in any of the following areas: a.Scholarship of design research. b.Scholarship of teaching and learning. c.Creative scholarship. d.Seek external funding. 4.The ideal candidate will be active in service and demonstrate the potential to be an engaged colleague, scholar, and educator in the following areas: a.Innovative teaching and curriculum development. b.Service to further the mission and values of the Department. c.Service to further the mission and values of the College and University. d.Service to academic, professional or community organizations beyond FSU as appropriate. Qualifications ·MFA (or equivalent terminal degree) in Interior Design or M.Arch. ·Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish research and/or creative scholarship. ·Demonstrated ability to use design-related technologies in teaching, practice, and/or scholarly work. ·Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Preferred Qualifications · Ph.D. in Interior Design or Architecture, with five years of practice experience, and/or three years of teaching experience (Teaching Assistantship, part-time, and full-time experience all welcome). ·NCIDQ or NCARB certification, or another certification such as EDAC, LEED, or WELL. Contact Info Inquiries can be sent to: Steven B. Webber, Search Committee Chair Department of Interior Architecture & Design Florida State University 143 Honors Way The William Johnston Building Mail Code 1231 Tallahassee, FL 32306-1231. Email: swebber@fsu.edu University Information One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news! Learn more about our university and campuses. FSU Total Rewards FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs. Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks. How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita. Required Submission Materials Letter indicating interest and outlining qualifications for the position Curriculum Vitae or Resume 1-page Statement of Teaching Philosophy 1-page Statement of Research Interests Names, addresses, telephone number, and email addresses of three references A digital portfolio (or link to a website) containing: • Professional design and/or personal scholarship work by the candidate • Student work from courses previously taught by the candidate • Three items of published work (i.e., peer-reviewed article, book chapter, creative scholarship, conference proceedings, etc.). Applicants should submit all required documents as PDF filed online. Considerations This is a Faculty position. This is a tenure track. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. This position is being advertised as open until filled. Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. 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