Adjunct Interior Design Educator | Studio & Practice

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach undergraduate Interior Design (BSID) and graduate Interior Architecture & Design (MSIAD/MSIA) courses. The candidate will bring professional practice, active industry involvement, and a commitment to innovative interior design education.

Responsibilities include teaching in-person or remote classes, maintaining records, guiding studio work, and supporting accreditation processes while

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a BArch.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in interior design and/or pertinent disciplines.
• Teaching experience in Interior design program or related work experience pertinent to the position.
• Demonstrated expertise in the field pertinent to the position.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach the required number of credit hours per quarter based on their contract.
• Teach studio, lecture, seminar, and/or practicum courses per their contract.
• Plan and provide instructional experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the programs.
• Acquire and maintain skills necessary to navigate Drexel online teaching resources (e.g. Blackboard Learn, MIRO/MURAL, ZOOM and other learning platforms and communication tools).
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Assist with the efforts necessary for CIDA/NASAD accreditation to collect and organize work pertinent to the class.
• Maintain communication with the program director and faculty course oversight coordinator regarding any course or student issues.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interior design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/BArch

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach undergraduate Interior Design (BSID) and graduate Interior Architecture & Design (MSIAD/MSIA) courses. The candidate will bring professional practice, active industry involvement, and a commitment to innovative interior design education.

Responsibilities include teaching in-person or remote classes, maintaining records, guiding studio work, and supporting accreditation processes while