Adjunct Faculty, Interior Design - SP27

College of DuPage

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About The Position

College of DuPage seeks adjunct faculty to teach Interior Design and support student success in a diverse, multicultural learning environment. Instructors plan and teach courses in classroom, lab, or clinical settings using face-to-face, online, hybrid, or blended formats. They evaluate students and submit required instructional paperwork accurately and on time. Assignments may include one to three classes per Fall and Spring Semester, with schedules that may include days, evenings, and weekends. Instruction may be in person or online, depending on the course. Positions are paid by stipends for course assignments. A pre-employment background check, at the College's expense, is required.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture, or an equivalent combination of education and professional industry experience.
• Demonstrated professional design experience.
• Strong technical software skills and core competencies in interior design practice.
• Expertise in standard architectural drawing conventions.
• Knowledge of codes in the built environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Demonstrated success and/or aptitude in remote, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
• For online teaching, access to personal technology and a home computer with appropriate capabilities is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computer-aided drafting programs such as Revit, SketchUp, and AutoCAD.
• Willingness and ability to stay current with industry trends in software applications.
• Ability to teach remotely with technology and experience in online or virtual teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Interior Design courses in classroom, lab, or clinical settings and through face-to-face, online, hybrid, or blended delivery modes.
• Teach Interior Design curriculum such as CAD I and II, Virtual Reality for Interior Design, and studio courses in residential, retail/restaurant, healthcare, workplace, and lighting design.
• Evaluate students and submit required instructional paperwork accurately and on time.
• Motivate students from diverse backgrounds to think creatively and critically, and mentor students entering the interior design profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time