Interior Design Instructor

El Paso Community College • El Paso, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Interior Design Instructor provides instruction in accordance with the College’s philosophy and objectives. In-person work on campus is an essential function. This is an anticipated, tenure-track faculty opening with an annual academic-year employment contract leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year of employment. Based on College needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses during a semester. The hiring committee may offer the position as a Lecturer position, and an additional full-time Lecturer position may be offered from the applicant pool if a vacancy arises during the evaluation or hiring process.

The instructor follows approved syllabi, communicates course requirements and evaluation methods to students, uses teaching approaches suited to varied backgrounds and learning styles, and supports students in assessing their progress and mastering course objectives. The role includes developing and revising curriculum and instructional materials, assessing student learning, advising students, participating in departmental and College activities, and contributing to the planning and administration of the discipline or program.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Interior Design and three years of work experience exclusive of teaching.
• Experience teaching in the discipline.
• Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
• Experience or ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
• Submit a transcript reflecting completed coursework and conferred degrees; applicants must be fully qualified at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with a syllabus by the end of the first week of classes that explains course requirements, objectives, how objectives will be attained, and evaluation methods.
• Use teaching methods appropriate for students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Enable students to assess their own progress and provide reasonable opportunities for them to master course objectives.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials; submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
• Assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
• Post and maintain office hours in accordance with institutional guidelines.
• Serve as an academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
• Arrange for students to evaluate instruction and submit evaluations to the designated office.
• Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects and helping lead their implementation.
• Participate on committees and contribute to College governance through active committee service.
• Work with other faculty to advance the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
• Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year, except when they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
• Participate in faculty orientation and professional development seminars and activities; maintain professional awareness and growth.
• Support the community college’s mission to serve the community.
• Assist with ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, and budgets.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or directed.

Benefits

• Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of transportation costs for travel within the United States.
• The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights of lodging for out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree