Interior Architecture Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Design

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 100,500 - 173,250

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefit program

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

Columbia College Chicago seeks an Interior Architecture Adjunct Faculty to join its School of Design, engaging students in part-time teaching roles. Qualified candidates will demonstrate professional expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to design education. This role requires a Bachelor's degree with a Master's preferred, offering competitive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in interior design or architecture.
Strong portfolio of professional design work.
Experience in teaching, lecturing, or mentoring students.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in Interior Architecture on a part-time basis.
Engage students and critique their work effectively.
Foster a creative learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Design Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

Master's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Job description

Interior Architecture Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Design

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In addition to its regular, full-time faculty, Columbia College Chicago hires scholars, creative professionals, and other industry-experienced Adjunct Faculty to teach courses on a part-time basis. These positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding.

To be qualified to teach at the college, candidates must possess a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach, with a terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential. In terminal degree programs, faculty members will possess the same level of degree. In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.

Required

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related discipline
Professional experience and expertise in interior design, architecture, or a related field, typically 5+ years
Strong portfolio showcasing professional design work and projects that reflect current industry standards and innovations. This could include work in design firms, freelance projects, or significant involvement in the industry.
Knowledge of current design software, technologies, standards, industry best practices, and sustainable practices. Proficiency in design software relevant to the field, such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, various 3D modeling tools, and similar
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to engage students and effectively convey concepts and critique student work
Ability to translate complex design concepts into clear, accessible lessons
Passion for design education and a commitment to student learning and development

Preferred

Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field
Demonstrated success in teaching, lecturing, or mentoring students, either in an academic or professional setting, preferably in higher education
A passion for teaching and a commitment to fostering a learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and professional growth among students
Experience in project-based learning or hands-on teaching methodologies
An understanding of how interior architecture intersects with other disciplines, such as architecture, art history, and environmental psychology
Current NCIDQ certification

In addition to graphic design, the School of Design offers courses in disciplines including animation (traditional and computer), interior architecture, UX/UI, game design and art, cinema visual effects, game programming, and software development, as well as general education courses in math and science.

Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Further materials, such as official transcripts sent from the degree-granting institution, may be requested at a later date.

Per credit hour: $119.26

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.

Columbia College Chicago actively promotes, access to an expansive array of social and cultural theories, practices and perspectives that are vitally important to the successful delivery of a contemporary creative curriculum and the college’s mission to educate students who will author the culture of their times. These principles are essential to the educational experiences of our students, staff, and faculty.

We seek individuals with a demonstrated ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, and whose creative, scholarly and/or professional work contributes to a rich educational experience consistent with our mission. For more information, please visit: colum.edu/academic-access-and-excellence.

Additional Information

Position subject to a background screening.
This is a union position.
This is position is overtime ineligible.

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Chicago

Job

Faculty

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Travel

No

Seniority level