Adjunct Instructor Interior Design

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 3,675,436; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for its Interior Design program in Newark, NJ. Candidates must possess a design-related bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience. The role involves integrating core concepts into teaching while engaging with students on progress. Prior teaching experience and an advanced degree are preferred. Salary is $2668 per credit hour, with responsibilities including preparation of a CV, cover letter, and a digital portfolio.

Qualifications

• Must possess a design-related Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Prior teaching experience is particularly welcome.
• Knowledge of course topics like 2D and 3D design software, BIM, and web design.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in the Interior Design program.
• Communicate with students on progress throughout the semester.
• Integrate core concepts from past courses into current classes.

Skills

Teaching

2D and 3D design software

BIM

UI/UX

Arduino programming

Web design

Education

Design-related Bachelor's degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

323 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard (Show on map )

Mar 02, 2026

Adjunct Instructor – Interior Design

Department: Hillier College of Arch & Design

Reports To: Department Chair

Position Type: Faculty

Position Summary

The NJIT School of Art & Design is recruiting a pool of applicants interested in teaching classes in the Interior Design program on an ongoing basis. Qualified applicants not able to take on a class in a particular semester would continue to be considered in future semesters. Adjunct instructors will be given the learning objectives and requirements for each class assigned.

Essential Functions

Teaching: Integrate core concepts from past courses into the one being taught. Communicate with students, faculty and administration on student progress throughout the semester.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Must possess a design-related Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or a bachelor's degree with appropriate industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching experience is particularly welcome. Advanced Degree preferred. Depending on the course, the instructor would need to have relevant experience in creative, analytical, or synthetic design areas. Hands‑on knowledge of course topics is desired (e.g., knowledge of 2D and 3D design software, BIM, motion graphics, screen based communication and UI/UX, knowledge of arduino programming and physical computing, web design and use of digital software to produce and evaluate design work, etc.)

Bargaining Unit

AFT-UCAN

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2668 per credit hour (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA

Exempt, Part‑Time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will need to include in their application a CV and cover letter and should indicate which course(s) they are interested in teaching from the online catalog. Applicants must provide a link in their cover letter to a digital portfolio in PDF format containing samples of scholarly work, research, and design projects, students' work, and/or whatever material the candidate deems to be relevant.