Associate/Full Professor of Interior Architecture

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Associate/Full Professor of Interior Architecture

About the FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts

The FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) provides students with the distinct experience of working closely with an award-winning faculty in nationally ranked accredited programs in the heart of Miami, North Miami, and Miami Beachthree of the countrys most vibrant, diverse, and creative cities. CARTA emphasizes experiential learning, where students learn by doing through art and design studios, performances and productions, a student-run communication agency, and student news bureaus in Miami and Washington DC. Focused on its engaged mission of driving the information, innovation, and cultural economy of South Florida and beyond, CARTA is committed to a trans-disciplinary, experiential learning curriculum that prepares graduates for meaningful careers and leadership in their chosen professions.

About the FIU Department of Interior Architecture and the School of Architecture

The Department of Interior Architecture is one of three disciplines within the School of Architecture, along with the departments of Architecture and Landscape Architecture + Environmental and Urban Design. The School of Architecture is in the top 25 World University QS-ranked public universities. All three departments share a rich history of interdisciplinary design and research collaboration. With over 145 students, FIUs CIDA-accredited and federally STEM-designated Department of Interior Architecture educates students in the profession of interior architecture to become thoughtful practitioners and critical thinkers. Students arrive at various points in their educational careersas freshmen, as third-year transfer students, and as graduate students to pursue an accredited, professional Master of Interior Architecture degree. The department also offers a post-professional Master of Arts in Interior Architecture in which students have opportunities to teach, research, and explore independent topics in healthcare design in close collaboration with our full-time faculty.

The School of Architecture facilities are located in the award-winning Paul L. Cejas School of Architecture Building designed by Bernard Tschumi, which includes the Fabrication, Robotics and Digital Fabrication, and Structural and Environmental Technologies Labs. An additional facility is the collaborative hub, known as the School of Architecture Miami Beach Urban Studios, which houses 3D printing and laser cutting technologies. Through real-world experiential-learning opportunities conducted by FIU by Design, our faculty and expert professionals align our pedagogy with project deliverables for a wide range of clients and organizations. The School of Architecture also offers a minimal-residency Doctor of Design program, providing specialized credentials for advanced professional and applied academic research.

Our faculty members in Interior Architecture are engaged in a variety of research and innovative teaching activities. While we address specific interior typologies of our region, ranging from healthcare, hospitality, retail, and workplace design, we also engage in focused programs, including Cruise Ship Design. The program values and leverages its relationship with the professional Interior Design community. To enhance student learning and support faculty research, the Department offers a diverse range of study abroad programs. Our degree programs serve as gateways for preparing graduates to navigate and shape both current and future worlds, empowering them to become responsible and visionary design leaders. For more information about Interior Architecture at FIU, visit http://carta.fiu.edu/interiors/.

Position Description

The Department of Interior Architecture in the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts at Florida International University invites applications for a 9-month position at the Associate/Full Professor level with tenure starting in Fall of 2026.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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 candidates background and teaching philosophy, research, and service objectives.
• A Research Statement that describes the candidates scholarship and research direction. (maximum 500 words)
• Samples of recent publications or successful grant applications. (maximum of three)
• A curriculum vitae.
• A portfolio of relevant teaching, professional/creative work in PDF format, not to exceed 10 MB.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Direct any questions to John Stuart, Chair of the Interior Architecture Search Committee, via email at: stuartj@fiu.edu. For full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by October 17, 2025. Review will continue until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 535809 at careers.fiu.edu and attach their letter of interest, research statement, samples of recent publications/grants, curriculum vitae, and portfolio. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

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