Assistant Professor 10 Months Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information About Buffalo State Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission. Faculty/Professional Faculty Department Art and Design Local Title Assistant Professor Budget Title Assistant Professor 10 Months Rank A5 Line Number 21352 Salary Range Competitive FTE Full-Time Negotiating Unit UUP FLSA Exempt Department Website https://artdesign.buffalostate.edu Brief Job Description The Art and Design Department at Buffalo State University seeks candidates to teach digital media and upper-level interior design studio courses. The tenure-track position in the Interior Design program requires the successful candidate to a) teach digital media and design studio and lecture courses, b) conduct scholarship on the use of current computer applications for interior design, including AI design process support, digital design and fabrication, and related technological and didactic concepts in interior design., and c) perform service at the program, departmental, school, and university levels and support the tech hub. The candidate will also serve as the interior design computer lab coordinator. The successful candidate should demonstrate software proficiency in AUTOCAD 2D, REVIT , Adobe Suite (Photoshop for presentation boards, Illustrator for drawing, InDesign for Desktop publishing), SketchUp, Grasshopper (advanced parametric), RhinoCAD. Additionally, the candidate should have detailed knowledge of drafting, modeling, rendering, development of construction documents, photo realistic presentation drawings, use of lighting modules and other 3D plugins and should be experienced in 3D printing 3D model maker, rapid prototyping, laser cutting. In addition to research and teaching digital design and fabrication, lecture, and studio courses, the candidate is expected to serve as academic advisor, contribute to Interior design curriculum development, participate in recruitment and accreditation activities. Required Qualifications 1. Master’s degree in interior design or master’s degree in architecture 2. Full-time professional work experience in the field of interior design or architecture 3. The candidate should have successfully completed NCIDQ exam or agree to successfully completing the exam within the first 3 years of appointment 4. Proficient in teaching digital media courses with software including but not limited to BIM ( AUTOCAD 3D, REVIT ), Adobe Suite, Grasshopper, RhinoCAD and SketchUp 5. Experience in 3D printing 3D model maker, rapid prototyping, laser cutting Preferred Qualifications Additional teaching experience is preferred along with a record of excellence in teaching in higher education. Doctoral Degree in Interior Design, architecture, or a closely related field Anticipated Date of Hire 09/01/2025 Priority Review Date 03/01/2025 Application Deadline Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Contact Person Contact Email Contact Fax Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7760 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822. Background Investigation Statement All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Clery Statement Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333. 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(Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents + Resume / Curriculum Vitae + Cover Letter + Transcripts (unofficial) + Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References Optional Documents