Adjunct Instructor - Interior Design

Waukesha County Technical College; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha County Technical College is seeking an instructor to teach Interior Design, including related Architectural Drafting topics. The role emphasizes active learning and student-centered instruction in alignment with program goals.

Qualified applicants hold a BA in Interior Design or an AAS with a related BA, and have at least 4,000 hours of occupational interior design experience. Collaboration with architecture disciplines is preferred; remote work is not indicated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level interior design degree required or an AAS with related BA.
• Minimum 2 years of occupational interior design experience; 4,000 hours total.
• Experience teaching or training in interior design preferred; related drafting exp is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in interior design and related drafting disciplines.
• Create active learning environments and assess course competencies.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and ensure alignment with program outcomes.

Skills

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Chief Architect

CET Configura

Collaboration with architecture

Industry trends knowledge

ASID / CIDA certifications

Education

BA Degree in Interior Design

AAS in Interior Design with related BA

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Chief Architect

CET Configura

2020

Job description

We are accepting applications for individuals who meet our minimum qualifications and who can provide instruction within the following areas: Interior Design. Pay will vary by course being taught.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean/Instructional Manager, the instructor is responsible for providing instruction to students within the assigned and approved instructional delivery system and in accordance with the mission, goals, policies and procedures of the District. The instructor is responsible for providing an active learning environment to enable students to demonstrate course competencies, and creating a student learning centered environment that places learning at the center of educational experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Industry specific software use/training (Auto CAD, Photoshop, and 2020, Chief Architect, or CET Confugura);
• Ability to collaborate with other disciplines (architecture);
• Knowledge of industry trends, certifications, organizations, and licensure (ASID, CIDA);
• Understanding of interior design industry standards and codes.
• Twenty-four months (4,000 hours) of verifiable occupational experience working as an interior designer. One year (2,000 hours) shall be within the previous five (5) years. One year of related occupational experience may be waived if the candidate has at least two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience in interior design within five (5) years.
• This position also provides instruction to Architectural Drafting/Construction Technology AAS degree students. Experience and/or familiarity with architectural drafting is preferred for this position.
• BA Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Interior Design;
• Will also consider an AAS in Interior Design with related/supporting BA degree (e.g., Organizational Leadership, Business, Business Management, etc.)

Supplemental Information

All applicants must complete the online job application and attach the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

For more information, please contact Andrea Wolf, Dean at [e-mail].