Visiting Asst. Professor of Interior Design

Chaminade University Of Honolulu • Honolulu, HI

14d • $70,700 - $71,188 • Hybrid

About The Position

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Interior Design program at Chaminade University of Honolulu. As a faculty member, the Assistant Professor is expected to coordinate and collaborate with the Department Chair, actively participate in curriculum development and assessment, accreditation, and student-related activities, perform all duties professionally and ethically, and support the policies and mission of the University.

Requirements

• Terminal Degree (Master's degree) in Interior Design, Architecture and Design, Interior Architecture, or a closely related field.
• Excellent record of teaching in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and hybrid modalities
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Established design portfolio, excellent teaching skills, and a successful research agenda
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• At least five years of experience teaching in a university or college setting
• Experience developing online and hybrid Interior Design courses and curriculum
• Experience in Interior Design research, studio teaching, and/or professional practice
• Experience teaching and working with Hawai‘i and Pacific Island communities.
• Experience with professional program accreditation (CIDA)
• NCIDQ certification or willingness to sit for the exam
• Membership in at least one of the following organizations: IDEC, IIDA, or ASID.
• Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and require a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills.
• Must have finger dexterity.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Forty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule.
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University.
• Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner
• The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed.
• An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and the mission of the University.
• Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or Doctorate in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Teach the required workload credits per semester in the Graduate or undergraduate programs
• Actively participate in division and university-related activities and committees, the accreditation process, curriculum development, and scholarship (teaching, grant writing, research, publishing, and community service)
• Advise students
• Adhere to duties as described in the Faculty Handbook
• Develop a professional development plan and demonstrate a trajectory that promotes scholarship, community service, and life-long learning
• Remain current in the latest industry practices, standards, equipment, research, and technology

What This Job Offers

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