Adjunct Faculty, Interior Design

1000scholars; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Seminole State College invites applications for Adjunct Faculty in Architecture/Interior Design. The role involves teaching assigned courses, developing syllabi, delivering instruction, and evaluating student work.

Faculty are encouraged to engage in professional development and contribute to curriculum enhancement using CANVAS. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design, with additional credentials such as NCIDQ preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.F.A., or M. Arch) in Architecture, Interior Architecture or Interior Design
• Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Architecture, Built Environment, Commercial Design, Design History and Theory, Historic Preservation, Human Environmental Design, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainable Design Studies, Themed Entertainment, or related disciplines
• Master’s degree or higher and Bachelor’s in Interior Design or related field; NCIDQ certification or licensed Interior Designer; or minimum of eight years of professional practice
• PhD in Interior Design, M. Arch, M. Interior Design or related with major in Interior Design; licensed Interior Designer in US state or territory
• Teaching experience and professional licensure/registration desired
• Studio courses taught by faculty with professional degree in Interior Design as defined by CIDA

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver course instruction, including syllabi, assignments, and assessments
• Grade student work and provide timely feedback
• Maintain engagement with students, colleagues, and supervisors
• Participate in professional development and curriculum improvement
• Stay current with CANVAS and other instructional tools
• Support student success and program outcomes

Skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Professional demeanor

Student development

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Interior Architecture

Master’s degree in Interior Design

PhD in Interior Design

M. Arch

NCIDQ certification desired

Tools

CANVAS

Job description

Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty are responsible for teaching assigned courses, which includes developing and posting syllabi, preparing and delivering instruction, designing assignments and assessments, grading student work, and providing timely, constructive feedback.

In addition, Adjunct Faculty are expected to engage in professional development, effectively utilize the College’s Online Learning Management System (CANVAS), and maintain open communication with students, colleagues, and supervisors. They may also contribute to curriculum improvement efforts aimed at enhancing student success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Developing a course syllabus in the format determined by the College and posting said syllabus to the College approved system by college posted deadlines.
• Preparing for and delivering class, studio, clinical, or lab instruction; at days, times, modalities and locations determined by the College.
• Using assigned instructional materials to plan and deliver instruction designed to enhance student learning.
• Developing or modifying assignments, assessments and other course materials to support and evaluate student understanding of course learning outcomes established in the course syllabus and per department guidelines.
• Grading student work and providing constructive feedback to students in a timely fashion, including resolution of incomplete or disputed grades.
• Participating in professional development opportunities offered by the college and department.
• Validating textbooks, posting course syllabi, class/grade rosters, and submitting final student grades by established deadlines.
• Remaining current with how to use the College’s Online Learning Management System (currently CANVAS) as required by departmental guidelines.
• Responding in a timely fashion to communication from students, colleagues and supervisors.
• Meeting with students individually to review course work as needed.
• Adjunct faculty may work with other faculty in support of curricula improvement as appropriate to promote students' success and mastery of course and program competencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Option 1

Master’s degree (M.A, M.S., M.F.A., or M. Arch) in:

• Architecture
• Interior Architecture
• Interior Design

Option 2

Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the following qualifying fields:

• Architecture
• Built Environment
• Commercial Design
• Design History and Theory
• Historic Preservation
• Human Environmental Design
• Interior Architecture
• Interior Design
• Sustainable Design Studies
• Themed Entertainment
• Other related design disciplines

Option 3

Master’s degree or higher

AND

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or closely-related field

AND

Currently NCIDQ certified or licensed as an Interior Designer in any U.S. state territory

OR

Minimum of eight years of professional practice experience

Terminal Degree Qualifications

• PhD in Interior Design
• Master of Architecture (M. Arch.)
• Master of Interior Design
• OR Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture (M.A., M.S., M.F.A.) or related with a major, concentration, specialization or emphasis in Interior Design (See Appendix A: IDEC Position Paper)
• AND Currently licensed as an Interior Designer in any U.S. state or territory

For All Options

• NCIDQ certified desired (for Interior Designers only)
• Teaching experience desired.
• Professional registration or licensure desired.
• Professional practice experience in field desired.
• Studio courses taught by faculty with professional degree in Interior Design as defined by CIDA

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS

• A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphere of quality instruction in line with Seminole State College’s mission and vision.
• Possessing sufficient professional expertise in their specific field/discipline.
• Maintaining faculty credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize technology and innovative pedagogy to enhance teaching and learning.
• Demonstrates a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Committed to supporting student learning and development.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Works in a classroom/lab setting.
• Flexible hours, days and assigned campus location may vary due to enrollment.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This position is not eligible for Veterans' Preference.

Compensation & Support

Adjunct faculty are paid according to Seminole State College’s Non-Bargaining Unit Salary Schedule, based on the instructor’s highest degree earned.

This posting is for a College Credit Course . To view current pay rates, please refer to the Salary Schedule here.

In addition to competitive pay, Seminole State offers part-time faculty access to professional development opportunities, retirement savings options, and campus resources. Adjunct faculty also have free access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing confidential support services for employees and their households. Learn more about available benefits and resources here.

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

THIS IS A POOL POSITION. Adjunct positions are temporary, part-time, and filled based on enrollment. While a posting may exist on our website, there may or may not be a need at this time; however, submitted applications remain active for one academic year and are available for the Department Dean to review on an ongoing basis. The Dean or their designee will contact any applicants selected for interview.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone [phone] or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.