Description
Position Overview:
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture, with the position beginning August 2026. This position offers a distinct opportunity to develop productive interdisciplinary practice and contribute to program growth within a stable, nationally recognized institution.
Primary responsibilities include teaching across the interior architecture curriculum as needed. This includes interior architecture studios, design foundation studios, professional practice, architectural systems, lighting design, design theory, culture and history. Successful candidates are also expected to develop and maintain a level of scholarship acceptable to the university standards, while contributing to service within the Unit, School, College, and University.
Department:
UWSP is one of only approximately 30 universities in the entire country to hold comprehensive national accreditation from all four major fine arts associations: the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD), the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). This elite status demonstrates that the arts are non-negotiable pillars of the university's mission, ensuring a stable environment for your professional growth and tenure success.
The position is housed within the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) and the dynamic School of Design and Communication (SDC), a structure intentionally designed to foster the genuine cross-pollination necessary for modern, convergent design practice. The SDC strategically unites diverse yet synergistic areas: Graphic Design, Art and Art History, Communication, Media Studies, and the CIDA-accredited Interior Architecture program.
We are seeking an innovative designer and educator to prepare students for the complex, emerging challenges of the 21st century. This position is an opportunity to join a dynamic team of faculty who are passionate about teaching and committed to the professional development and preparation of our students. This position will contribute to the mission of the Interior Architecture program.
The mission of the Interior Architecture program is to provide a learning environment that encourages the development of competent interior design professionals at the Bachelor of Fine Arts level (BFA). The focus is on the ability to design quality interior environments that contribute to the overall health, well-being and safety of individuals, groups, and the environment. The visionary, conceptual, exploratory and analytical abilities of students in the Interior Architecture program are developed through studies in liberal arts and sciences and professional design preparation. The purpose is to graduate professional interior designers who are able to synthesize knowledge and who are able to creatively solve problems for a wide range of physical environments, including residential and commercial, and for a diverse group of users. The Interior Architecture program ensures that graduates are competent in designing at different interior environmental scales from single rooms to integrated multi-story facilities.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates must possess a terminal degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a design-related discipline (Ph.D., M.F.A., or M. Arch.) with a minimum of one studio-based degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture. Candidates with ABD status may also be considered.
- NCIDQ certification is required at the time of hire or candidates without NCIDQ certification will be required to achieve full certification within a reasonable timeframe of hire for ongoing retention and promotion.
- Strong visual, written, and oral communication skills are a requirement.
- Demonstrated expertise with industry standard software is expected.
- The successful candidate must be eligible to work on or before the start date listed.
- The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire.
- Must have the capacity to teach at all levels of an undergraduate Interior Design program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidates who currently hold NCIDQ certification or those who have passed one or more parts of the examination process at the time of hire will be given preference.
- Additional industry qualifications and memberships (such as LEED AP, WELL AP, ASID, IIDA, IES, NKBA, AIA) are a plus.
- A demonstrated specialization in one or more of the following areas: studio education, professional practice, design history and theory, design thinking and visualization (digital and manual), experience design, fabrication and furniture design, codes and standards, evidence-based design, universal design, design psychology, ergonomics, lighting design, and human factors.
- Evidence of or potential for program or department administration.
- Experience with CIDA and NASAD accreditation reviews.
- Proficiency in the following industry standard design software programs, such as: Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD/AutoCAD Architecture, SketchUp, MS Office Suite, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
UWSP is actively committed to creating a welcoming and equitable culture. The university is rooted in the supportive community of Stevens Point, which provides a restorative environment conducive to deep creative focus. This location is a retreat while also serving as a strategic hub, offering a productive work-life balance while maintaining convenient access to major art and design markets. Madison and Green Bay are less than two hours away, and the urban centers of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Milwaukee and Chicago are within driving distance, ensuring faculty can readily engage with gallery networks, museums, and professional communities.
This is an invitation to build a meaningful career and contribute to a growing program. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about teaching, the primary focus of this position. The teaching load is four courses per semester (4/4). Along with the prioritized teaching load, service and on-going scholarship is expected. An interest in teaching coursework for existing or potential programs in the SDC is important. This includes the ability to teach within the shared Design Foundation sequence of courses unique to the SDC curricular structure.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
How to Apply:
After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 01/31/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy Statement
- Contact information for three professional references
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)
- Curated PDF portfolio of professional, creative, research, and student work samples
Contact Information:
Name: Katja Marquart
Email: kmarquar@uwsp.edu
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Human Resources
Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2606
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. (Preference to supply five (5) professional references/two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors.) Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and
Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff.
You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Special Notes:
Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.
Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
By submitting this application, I certify that the information I have provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and I understand that I may be required to verify the information before being appointed. I understand that any false, misleading, or missing information may result in disqualifying me from employment consideration. I understand that such false information or omissions discovered after hire could result in termination of employment.