Description
Florida International University (FIU) is a top public research university (R1) serving more than 56,000 students and 290,000 alumni. Nationally recognized, FIU’s College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) emphasizes experiential learning, community engagement, and preparation for leadership.
The Department of Interior Architecture, part of FIU’s School of Architecture, is CIDA-accredited and federally STEM-designated. With strong ties to the professional community, the department prepares students for leadership in healthcare, hospitality, workplace, cruise ship, and retail design.
The Department of Interior Architecture invites applications for a 9-month Associate or Full Professor position with tenure beginning Fall 2026. Applicants must have a graduate degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design, or a related discipline. They must demonstrate an established record of success in research and teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level, as well as relevant professional experience and accomplishments. Applicants must also provide evidence of academic and professional achievements commensurate with the proposed rank at the time of hire at FIU
Applicants are preferred with a tenure track or tenured position in a School or Department of Interior Architecture or Interior Design, and/or a professional degree in Interior Architecture/Design with scholarship and/or teaching in one or more of the following areas: construction documents, design theory, lighting design, and computational design and media. The program also prefers candidates with NCIDQ Certification.
For full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by October 17, 2025. Apply online at careers.fiu.edu for Job ID 535809 with a letter of interest, research statement, up to three samples of publications or grants, a curriculum vitae, and a portfolio of relevant work. Applications will be accepted until filled. Direct questions to John Stuart, Chair of the Interior Architecture Search Committee, at stuartj@fiu.edu.
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.
Requirements
Applicants must have a graduate degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design, or a related discipline. Applicants must demonstrate an established record of success in research and teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level, as well as relevant professional experience and accomplishments. In addition, applicants must provide evidence that they will have academic and professional accomplishments commensurate with the proposed rank at the time of hire at FIU.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants are preferred with a tenure track/tenured position in a School or Department of Interior Architecture or Interior Design, and/or professional degree in Interior Architecture/Design and with scholarship and/or teaching in one or more of the following areas: construction documents, design theory, lighting design, and computational design and media. The program also prefers candidates with NCIDQ Certification.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to attach the following with their application:
- Letter of interest (maximum two pages) that summarizes the candidate’s background and teaching philosophy, research, and service objectives.
- A Research Statement that describes the candidate’s scholarship and research direction. (maximum 500 words)
- Samples of recent publications or successful grant applications. (maximum of three)
- A curriculum vitae.
