Adjunct Instructor of Interior Architecture

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an adjunct faculty member in Interior Design. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate students, contributing to accreditation processes, and assessing student learning outcomes. Candidates should have a Master’s degree or PhD and at least 3 years of teaching experience.

Remote teaching options are available, requiring expertise in tools like Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD. The position emphasizes collaboration and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching design studios or core interior design courses.
• At least 4 years of professional interior design or architecture experience.
• Demonstrated ability to support and contribute to a collaborative working environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate students in interior design.
• Contribute to the CIDA accreditation process.
• Assess student learning outcomes and integrate results into course planning.
• Collaborate with other faculty for IT consultation.
• Participate in departmental meetings and trainings.

Skills

Teaching experience in hybrid/remote formats

Teamwork and collaboration

Effective communication

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

This adjunct position is in the field of interior design, with opportunities for teaching undergraduate and graduate students. There are potential opportunities for remote, synchronous course delivery. A candidate interested in remote teaching should have a minimum of 2 years of experience teaching in hybrid/remote or synchronous virtual formats.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is teaching.
• Contribute to the CIDA accreditation process, including archiving student work.
• Assess student learning outcome achievement and incorporate results into discipline‑appropriate course planning and professional development activities.
• Work with other Interior Architecture faculty to provide IT consultation and collaboration.
• Participate in departmental meetings and university trainings for adjunct faculty.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or PhD is required. CIDA/FIDER accredited interior design degree, or NAAB accredited architecture degree.
• Robust scholarly agenda and publications or healthy, active interior design practice.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and collaboratively work on a team.
• At least 3 years’ experience in teaching design studios and/or core interior design courses and/or at least 4 years of professional interior design or architecture experience.
• Demonstrated ability to support and contribute to a collegial and collaborative working environment in addition to possessing effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Active National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification.
• Professional portfolio.
• Experience with Healthcare design.
• Experience with Human‑Centered design.
• Experience with immersive technologies.
• Experience with graphic design and associated software and applying them to interior design.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diverse candidates.
Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.
Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.