College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors
Assistant Professor in Furnishings and Interiors
Position #67423
POSITION: Assistant Professor in Furnishings and Interiors (9-month, tenure-track appointment).
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Teach undergraduate courses and graduate courses in furnishings and interiors with a typical
teaching load of 6 to 8 courses per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters); 2) prepare innovative teaching materials,
instructional techniques and curricula which contribute to effective student learning and contribute to overall department
curricula; 3) publish articles, textbooks, reviews, or abstracts that reflect contributions to teaching; 4) advise students; 5)
provide service to professional organizations, department, college and the university.
QUALIFICATIONS: M.F.A. or Ph.D. with at least one advanced degree in interior design or closely related area.
Desired qualifications include AutoCAD proficiency and experience in residential interior design, CKD/CBD
certification, ASID, LEED, and/or NCIDQ certifications. Applicants should demonstrate ability to teach in three or more
content areas: design fundamentals, drafting and construction documents, rendering and presentation methods, business
practices, lighting design, kitchen and bath design and upper division studios focusing on residential interiors (e.g.
single-family housing, retirement communities, housing for special populations, sustainable and universal design).
THE DEPARTMENT AND THE UNIVERSITY: The Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors is a unit
of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at The University of Georgia. The department has 15 faculty, 250
undergraduates majoring in Fashion Merchandising or Furnishings and Interiors, and 15 graduate students. Furnishing
and Interiors is a strong and expanding program with two positions open for academic year 2013-2014. The Furnishings
and Interiors major provides undergraduates a program of study focused on residential interior design. The program is
accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. The Barrow Hall facility houses two drafting studios, a multipurpose studio, two state-of-the-art computer labs, a resource room and a reference library. Senior Studios offer
opportunities for hands on design experience in community projects. Previous projects include the Georgia State
Department of Agriculture and Athens Regional Medical Center. Faculty and students are also engaged in
interdisciplinary work in the FACS ASPIRE clinic (aspireclinic.org) collaborating with financial planners, family
therapists and nutrition counselors. More information about the department and College can be found at
www.fcs.uga.edu.
The University of Georgia, located in Athens, is a Research I, land-grant/sea-grant institution in the University System of
Georgia. Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is the largest and most comprehensive educational institution in
the state. The campus and community of Athens offer many cultural and recreational opportunities. UGA has
approximately 35,000 undergraduate students and has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 25
public institutions of higher education in the United States. The Athens campus is approximately 75 miles northeast of
Atlanta, 60 miles from the Blue Ridge Mountains and 195 miles from the coast. Athens fosters a rich cultural
environment interconnected with the university and is perennially identified as one of America’s most livable cities.
Visit the University’s website at www.uga.edu for additional information.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
ANTICIPATED START DATE: August 2013
PROCEDURE: The position is open until filled; however, to ensure full consideration, application materials should be
received by December 14, 2012 for the review process. The application packet should include a cover letter of interest
that addresses how credentials and experience meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position, curriculum
vitae, the names and contact information (emails and phone numbers) of three professional references, and a teaching
portfolio or examples of creative works. Email submissions with attachments preferred. Please send to Diane Kesler
(dkesler@fcs.uga.edu) and indicate the position number that you are applying for within the letter and email subject area.
In lieu of email submission, written application materials may be directed to:
Dr. José Blanco, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors, 321 Dawson
Hall, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3622. Confidential requests for information should be directed to
Dr. José Blanco, Search Committee Chair, University of Georgia, jblanco@fcs.uga.edu.
The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer