Assistant Professor of Professional Practice - Interior Design
Louisiana State University
Quick overview
The role involves teaching studios, lecture courses, and seminars within the Interior Design curriculum. Additionally, the professor will engage in service work through university committees and provide student advising and mentoring.
Requirements summary
A Master's degree in Interior Design or a related field is required, along with a strong record of professional practice and teaching. Preferred qualifications include NCIDQ certification, LEED or WELL accreditation, and a professional degree in Interior Architecture.
Job description
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- Job
- Posting
- Title: Assistant
- Professor of
- Professional
- Practice -
- Interior
- Design
- Position
- Type:
- Faculty
- Department: LSUAM AD -
- School of
- Interior
- Design (Marsha
- R
- Cuddeback (00004874))
- Work
- Location: 0402 Julian T.
- White
- Hall
- Pay
- Grade: Academic
Job Description
Summary The LSU School of Interior Design seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of Practice non-tenure track appointment. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a broad understanding of the discipline of Interior Design, as well as a strong record of practice and teaching. Job Responsibilities Candidates are expected to teach and engage in service to the School, College, and University. Teaching assignments include studios, lecture courses, and seminars. Candidates should value interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarship, and have the ability to contribute to multiple levels of the Interior Design curriculum while promoting design excellence. 80% Conduct service work through School, College, and University committees and community/professional activities. Additional responsibilities include student advising and mentoring. 20%
Minimum Qualifications
Masters (terminal degree in Interior Design or related field). Should possess a strong record of professional practice and teaching experience in the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
A professional degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture; Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification, LEED Accredited Professional and/or WELL Accredited Professional; Ability to integrate digital design technologies in teaching; A successful record of previous teaching experience in interior design; Professional practice experience. NCIDQ Certification Additional
Job Description
Special Instructions: Applicants should provide the following through the university’s online application portal: 1.Letter of interest 2.Complete resume 3.Names and contact information of three professional references 4.Portfolio (pdf or link) of professional and/or academic work Questions should be directed to the following: Marsha R. Cuddeback, Director mcuddeb@lsu.edu Posting Date: May 12, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 26, 2026 Additional
Position Information
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits
LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions. HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Benefits