Interior Architecture and Design Instructor Open Pool

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Working TitleInterior Architecture and Design - Instructor - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202500182F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$60,000 - $80,000

Employee Benefits
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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week

Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city.

Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

One of eight academic units in the College of Health and Human Sciences, the Department of Design and Merchandising offers B.S. degrees in Apparel and Merchandising (AM) and in Interior Architecture and Design ( IAD ), and an M.S. in Design and Merchandising.

Both undergraduate programs are nationally accredited; the AM program became the ‘first-in-the-nation’ program accredited by the Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission in 2019 and the IAD program has been accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation ( CIDA ) since 1990.

The AM and IAD programs also received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design ( NASAD ) in May 2022 in partnership with the Department of Art and Art History.


The department’s mission is to achieve excellence in education and scholarship through community engagement, industry collaboration, creative exploration, and scientific inquiry.

We are committed to advancing and fostering understanding of socially responsible conceptualization, design, adoption, and evaluation of processes, products, and environments that responsively enhance the human experience.

As a research-one (R1), public land-grant university, Colorado State University holds an expectation of scholarship in creative, engaged, scientific work.


The department has 25 faculty as well as administrative professionals and staff who support approximately 700 undergraduate students and 20 graduate students.

The department is housed in three buildings: the Nancy Richardson Design Center, which includes the DM main office and features classrooms, computer labs, a design library, and fabrication labs designed to foster innovative teaching and learning; the neighboring Gifford Building, which features classrooms, computer labs, construction labs, an exhibition gallery, a textile library, and textile science labs; and the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, located in the University Center for the Arts.

The Avenir Museum is a designated University Center that features exhibition galleries, a textile conservation lab, a classroom, and a library/conference room.

The facility also is a repository for 25,000 historically and culturally significant items of dress, textiles, and interior artifacts representing regional, national, and international cultures.

The Avenir Museum is under consideration for accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums.

To learn more about the Department of Design and Merchandising (DM), please visit:https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/dm

Program Features:

+ Selective advancement.

Student skills are evaluated at the end of the first year with approximately fifty to sixty students advancing to the second year.

+ Connection with practice.

Strong links with practice in the region and nationally and internationally.

+ Internship opportunities.

Interior Architecture and Design requires an internship experience for graduation.

+ Technology.

Students graduate with expertise in latest software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, virtual reality, etc.) and hardware.

+ International education.

Typically, one third undertake interior design study abroad opportunities.

+ Study tours.

Many Interior Architecture and Design students bi-annually participate in the Costa Rica and NYC Study Tours.

+ Service learning.

Students in courses years 2-4 undertake real world project experiences.

Students, faculty, and community partners have been recognized by CSU for exceptional achievement.

+ Evidence-Based Design Research.

In addition to the rigorous research in our graduate program, undergraduate students frequently participate in research opportunities, including studies on neurodesign, spatial perception, cognitive experience, and emerging technologies for design.


The Interior Architecture and Design Program prepares high-quality, entry-level designers.

Following are a few achievement indicators over a sustained period of time.

+ American Society of Interior Designers ( ASID ) Student Chapter won the national “Chapter of the Year,” (2015, 2016, and 2017.

Finalist: 2018).

+ IIDA RMC BESTAwards, Student Award for Capstone project (2019, 2020).

+ Kravet, Inc.

Crystal Award, sophomore student (2017 and 2018).

+ Durkan Carpet, Inc.

Scholarship and Award (2018), sophomore student.

+ Interior Design Educators Council ( IDEC ) Student Design Competition: our undergraduate and graduate students consistently receive top awards at IDEC regional and national student design competitions

+ CURC : a number of our undergraduate students have been awarded High Honors (top 10% in the college) from the CSU Center for Undergraduate Research ( CURC ) for their research-based service-learning design projects.

+ The Hospitality Industry Network ( NEWH ) Awards.

Junior students have consistently received first and second place for the Rocky Mountain Region NEWH scholarship award.

+ Remarkable number of students and recent graduates have become LEED AP & Green Associate.

This position aligns with the department’s and college’s commitment to sustainability and well-being and intersects with the College’s Design and Build theme through its focus on user-centered design.

Tenure/Tenure Track?

% Research0

% Teaching100

% Service0

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date08/16/2025

Position End Date

Position Summary
The Department of Design and Merchandising seeks applications for fall 2025 – spring 2026 part-time, adjunct instructor(s) to teach one or more courses in the Interior Architecture and Design Program.

Responsibilities may include teaching required undergraduate courses, serving as internship coordinator and/or industry liaison.

It is anticipated that this position would allow for remote work (if desired) and the possibility for continuation through additional semesters based on department and program needs.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

+ A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, interior design, or environmental design.

+ A minimum of 2-years industry experience in architecture, interior design, or environmental design.


Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Demonstrated success in teaching at college and university.

+ Demonstrated success in developing academic and/or professional development classes.

+ Demonstrated involvement in design industry professional organizations.


Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please submit the following materials directly to this posting:

+ Cover letter

+ CV or resume

+ Contact information for 3 professional references

+ Portfolio or work samples optional


References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

The pool is valid through 12/31/2025.

Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.

To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer.

The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.

Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Search ContactJoan Anderson, joan.anderson@colostate.edu


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+ Cover Letter

+ Resume or CV

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+ Portfolio

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