Adjunct Instructor in Interior Design

Converse College; Spartanburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Converse College in Spartanburg, SC invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Interior Design. This role will teach undergraduate courses focused on CAD and Revit, emphasizing creativity and technical skills needed for professional practice. Candidates should have a degree in Interior Design or related fields and proficiency in design software like Revit and AutoCAD. This position supports student success and is characterized by a commitment to student-centered learning. Position offers onsite hybrid work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Earned degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and other design tools.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level courses in CAD and Revit.
• Develop engaging course content that meets accreditation standards.
• Provide timely feedback to students to support success.
• Maintain a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD (CAD)

Chief Architect

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Enscape/Lumion

Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) applications

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Earned degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a closely related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Revit

AutoCAD (CAD)

Chief Architect

Enscape/Lumion

Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR)

Job description

Summary of Position

Converse University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Interior Design Instructor to teach undergraduate courses with a focus on CAD and Revit beginning Fall 2026. This position plays an important role in preparing students for professional practice through the development of technical drawing, digital modeling, and visualization skills.

• Teach undergraduate-level courses in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Revit within the Interior Design program
• Develop and deliver engaging course content that aligns with program and CIDA accreditation standards
• Support student success initiatives, providing timely feedback
• Maintain a collaborative and inclusive learning environment
• Participate in professional development to stay current with evolving technologies and industry practices
• Contribute to program growth through curriculum support and innovation

Essential Duties / Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching: 80%
• Service: 10%
• Creative Scholarship: 10%

Teaching responsibilities: Development and delivery of course content within NASAD standards, grading and feedback, maintaining office hours, documenting as required for NASAD and meeting all deadlines for grade entry as required by the Office of the Registrar.

Service responsibilities: Service to the department, school, and university.

Creative scholarship responsibilities: Professional involvement in the field.

Job Qualifications

The Interior Design program at Converse University is committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and technical expertise. Faculty work collaboratively to prepare students for dynamic careers in the built environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in:
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD (CAD)
  • Chief Architect
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
  • Enscape/Lumion
  • Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) applications
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior undergraduate teaching experience
• Professional experience in interior design or architecture practice
• Familiarity with emerging technologies in design visualization and immersive environments
• Engagement with industry standards and trends

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD (CAD), Chief Architect, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.), Enscape/Lumion, and Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR) applications. Strong communication and organizational skills.

Guidelines and Supervision

This position is supervised by the Chair of the Department of Art, Design and Letters. The Adjunct Instructor of Interior Design is expected to self-manage their courses including development and delivery of content based on NASAD and CIDA standards as well as following the course description in the academic catalog. Additionally, they are expected to provide feedback, meeting deadlines for grade entry as required by the Office of the Registrar.

Work Schedule

Onsite Hybrid Remote

Licenses

NCIDC Preferred

EEO Statement

We believe that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.