Interior Architecture and Design - Instructor - Open Pool

Colorado State University; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Colorado State University invites applications for spring and fall 2026 for part-time adjunct instructors to teach courses in the Interior Architecture and Design Program. Responsibilities may include internship coordination and industry liaison activities, with potential for remote work.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or environmental design and at least two years of industry experience, with opportunities for continuation in future semesters based

Qualifications

• Two years of industry experience in architecture, interior design, or environmental design.
• Experience teaching at college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses in the Interior Architecture and Design Program.
• May teach other required undergraduate courses as needed.
• May serve as internship coordinator and/or industry liaison.

Skills

Teaching experience

Industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/interior design/environmental design

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Design and Merchandising seeks applications for spring and fall 2026 part-time, adjunct instructor(s) to teach one or more courses in the Interior Architecture and Design Program. Responsibilities may include teaching required undergraduate courses, serving as internship coordinator and/or industry liaison. It is anticipated that this position would allow for remote work (if desired) and the possibility for continuation through additional semesters based on department and program needs. To learn more about the Department of Design and Merchandising (DM), please visit: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/dm

Salary Range

$60,000 - $80,000

Essential Job Duties

• Teach one or more courses in the Interior Architecture and Design Program.
• May teach other required undergraduate courses as needed.
• May serve as internship coordinator and/or industry liaison.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

Supervision

This position reports to the Department Head of Design and Merchandising.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, or environmental design.
• 2-years industry experience in architecture, interior design, or environmental design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in teaching at college and university.
• Demonstrated success in developing academic and/or professional development classes.
• Demonstrated involvement in design industry professional organizations.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.