Adjunct Faculty, Interior Design - FA26

College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Job summary

The College of DuPage is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Interior Design. Responsibilities include teaching courses in a flexible schedule across various formats including online and hybrid. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture and strong technical software skills. You will evaluate student performance and create an inclusive educational environment. This position pays stipends per course assignment in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Strong skills in technical software related to interior design.
• Experience with remote and hybrid instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct courses in Interior Design curriculum.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Conduct classes in various formats including online and hybrid.

Skills

Technical software skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of architectural drawing conventions

Experience with CAD programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Interior Design - FA26

College of DuPage believes in the power of teaching and learning. We seek adjunct faculty members to teach Interior Design.

COD faculty are committed to facilitate and support student success in learning. We strive to meet the individual educational needs of our unique, multicultural campus.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings and weekends.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty instructors at College of DuPage are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as face‑to‑face, online, hybrid and/or blended formats. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Teaching Interior Design curriculum, including classes like: CAD I and II, Virtual Reality for Interior Design, Studio level classes: Residential, Retail/Restaurant, Healthcare, Workplace, and Lighting.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture and/or a combination of equivalent educational and professional industry experience is required.
• Strong skills in technical software and core competencies of interior design practice.
• Expertise in standard architectural drawing conventions.
• Knowledge of codes in the built environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject.
• Experience with computer-aided drafting programs like Revit, SketchUp and AutoCAD; willingness and ability to stay current with industry trends in software applications is a plus.
• Demonstrated success and or aptitude for remote, hybrid, and face‑to‑face instruction.

Ability to teach remotely with technology and experience in online or virtual teaching preferred. Access to personal technology, home computer with appropriate ability to teach online required.

These positions are paid by stipends for course assignments.

A pre-employment background check at the Colleges' expense is required.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.