Job Opportunities at Texas State University

• Human-Centered Design: Exploring how interior spaces impact human well-being, behavior, and experience.
• Virtual Environments: Investigating the intersection of design and digital technologies, including virtual reality and augmented reality.
• Aging Studies: Focusing on creating inclusive and supportive environments for an aging population.
• Collaborate with faculty on research initiatives, grant proposals, and scholarly publications.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research methodologies and design thinking.
• Participate in departmental seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• The appointment involves a substantial and full-time commitment to research, scholarship, teaching, or other professional activities. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental needs.

• Ph.D. in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field completed prior to start date.
• Substantive knowledge and background in the field of: Human centered design, mental health, Ageing studies, or Virtual environments.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated skill in 3D modelling.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and disseminate research results via peer-reviewed outlets (publications, presentation, etc.);
• Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis.

• Experience in conducting research in mental health studies using virtual environments.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully apply for funding.
• Expertise in designing research surveys.

• Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae Including a list of publications and conference presentations
• Research Statement describing current and future research goals.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.