Adjunct Faculty, Interior Design - SP27

College of DuPage • Glen Ellyn, IL

14h

About The Position

College of DuPage is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Interior Design and support student learning and success in a multicultural campus environment. The successful candidate will welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities and help them develop creative and critical thinking skills. Teaching assignments may be offered on a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends, and may be delivered in person or online depending on the course. Courses may use face-to-face, online, hybrid, or blended formats. Adjunct faculty may teach one to three classes per Fall and Spring Semester.

Instructors plan and teach courses in classroom, lab, or clinical settings; evaluate students; and submit required instructional paperwork accurately and on time. Interior Design offerings may include CAD I and II, Virtual Reality for Interior Design, and studio courses in residential, retail/restaurant, healthcare, workplace, and lighting design. Positions are paid by stipends for course assignments. A pre-employment background check, at the College's expense, is required.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture, or a combination of equivalent educational 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.
• Experience with computer-aided drafting programs such as Revit, SketchUp, and AutoCAD.
• Access to personal technology, including a home computer with the capability needed to teach online.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds to think creatively and critically.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness and ability to stay current with industry trends in software applications.
• Demonstrated success and/or aptitude for remote, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
• Experience teaching online or virtually and ability to teach remotely using technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide instruction in classroom, lab, or clinical settings using applicable face-to-face, online, hybrid, or blended delivery modes.
• Teach Interior Design courses, potentially including CAD I and II, Virtual Reality for Interior Design, and studio courses in residential, retail/restaurant, healthcare, workplace, and lighting design.
• Evaluate students.
• Submit required paperwork related to instruction accurately and on time.
• Support student success and teach students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse learning abilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level