Open Rank Professor Of Interior Design - Ranked Renewable Term

Position Description

Home to one of the nation’s oldest Interior Design programs and the American School of Architecture, the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a full-time Ranked Renewable Term teaching faculty position at the rank of Open Rank Professor in Interior Design beginning in January or August 2024.

 We seek educators and/or design practitioners who share our mission to prepare students to become Interior Design professionals by providing a student-centric, collaborative learning environment that emphasizes excellence in education, research, and service to the community while supporting the Gibbs College of Architecture’s strategic plan.

About the Gibbs College of Architecture

The Gibbs College of Architecture, whose highly ranked Interior Design program was established in 1916, supports a future in which all communities are designed for resiliency and empowered to maximize their social, economic, and environmental well-being. Gibbs College educates more than 850 students through undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across seven academic units in Architecture, Construction Science, Environmental Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Regional and City Planning, and Urban Design. Gibbs College is also home to the Institute for Quality Communities, a community engagement program that has completed numerous projects across Oklahoma and is host to the national biannual Placemaking conference. For more information about our college programs, please visit architecture.ou.edu.

About the University of Oklahoma

Established in 1890, the University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie R1 Institution (Very High Research Activity) known for its excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, including its service to the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses located in Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. In 2014, OU became the first public institution ever to rank #1 nationally in the recruitment of National Merit Scholars; today, it is home to over 600 National Merit Scholars. Its 277-acre Research Campus in Norman was named the No.1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks in 2013; in 2017, Architectural Digest named OU’s Bizzell Library among the 18 most stunning university libraries in the world. Learn more about OU’s aims and purpose in our “Lead On” strategic plan.

Norman, Oklahoma, is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just south of Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender in the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Oklahoma City was recently named one of the “50 Best Places to Travel” by Travel Leisure magazine. Visit ou.edu/facultyrecruitment for more information about what OU and the local communities have to offer.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate’s responsibilities may include the following.

• Engage as a collaborative educator with a close team of faculty and students in our CIDA-accredited Interior Design program to help maintain a curriculum consistent with program goals and related accreditation guidelines.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate Interior Design courses including lecture courses and design studios with opportunities for community-engaged design projects.
• Support mentored practice opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to University and community-based service; this service work is highly valued and critical to the University’s mission.

 Required Qualifications

• An accredited professional degree in Interior Design (CIDA formerly FIDER), or Architecture (NAAB or international equivalent such as RIBA), with a master’s degree in Interior Design or a related field; at least one degree must be in Interior Design
• Demonstrated teaching expertise related to the CIDA-accredited Interior Design curriculum in support of undergraduate and graduate Interior Design courses
• Ability to support a collegial and collaborative working environment in addition to possessing effective communication and interpersonal skills

 Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of innovative teaching strategies across undergraduate Interior Design studios including, but not limited to, foundation-level Interior Design, commercial design, and furniture design
• Expertise in one or more Interior Design specialty areas, including but not limited to interior materials and specification, construction documents, custom furniture design, and fabrication, and design communication drawings and software applications
• NCIDQ certification

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Interfolio as soon as possible:

• A comprehensive cover letter that highlights teaching interests and accomplishments
• Current curriculum vita
• Digital portfolio that demonstrates the potential for success in teaching, community engagement, and service work including but not limited to teaching examples, students’ work, and professional work; please limit the digital portfolio submission file size to less than 100MB and a max of 25 pages
• Full contact information from four professional references (please indicate if these are to remain confidential)

·         All application materials may be submitted online through the Interfolio website at: apply.interfolio.com

 Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit questions by email to Elizabeth Pober (epober@ou.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.

Diversity Statement

The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

 Mission of the University of Oklahoma

The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.

The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to:  admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.

Diversity Statement 

The University of Oklahoma is committed to achieving a diverse, equitable and inclusive university community by recognizing each person's unique contributions, background, and perspectives. The University of Oklahoma strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and emotional support for all, recognizing that fostering an inclusive environment for all is vital in the pursuit of academic and inclusive excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.

Mission of the University of Oklahoma

The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.