Lecturer AY - Masters of Interior Architecture
The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
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Job summary
The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for a Part-Time Lecturer pool in Interior Architecture to teach online in the Master of Interior Architecture program at Cal Poly Pomona.
The position seeks experienced candidates with a Master's degree in Interior Architecture or related discipline, preferably NCIDQ certified, with college-level teaching and professional practice experience. Assignments may include day, evening, or weekend classes, with weekly office hours and a
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Interior Architecture or related discipline.
- Preferred: degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture.
- NCIDQ certification or related certification preferred.
- Professional experience in practice preferred.
- Prior teaching experience at college/university level.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum.
- Serve weekly office hours based on teaching load.
- Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job No: 560727
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Temporary, Part Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite asscheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
The Department of Architecture at California State PolytechnicUniversity, Pomona invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer poolin the area of Interior Architecture to teach online in the Masterof Interior Architecture Program.
Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 suchinstitutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal PolyPomona students participate in an integrative experiential learningeducation that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverseperspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs inthe arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professionaldisciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doingapproach and Teacher Scholar Model.
The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acrecampus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K.Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on theterritorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people whoare the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university'snearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's morethan 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master'sdegree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and adoctorate in educational leadership.
The College of Environmental Design (ENV) connects people, placesand the environments in which we live, work and play. A leader indesign excellence, our programs use the rich creative economy andcultural capital of Southern California - and its geographicaladvantage as a global gateway for trade and ideas - to educate andtrain future designers to shape the future of the built and naturalenvironments with resiliency, inclusivity and justice. ENV offersundergraduate and graduate degrees in architecture, landscapearchitecture, urban and regional planning; undergraduate degreesvisual communication design and art history; and a graduate degreein regenerative studies.
Cal Poly Pomona department of architecture is highly collegial andcollaborative with extremely focused and motivated students. Thedepartment offers a Bachelor of Architecture, a Master ofArchitecture, and a Master of Interior Architecture.
The Master of Interior Architecture is an online professionaldegree (M. INT. ARCH.) accredited by the Council for InteriorDesign Accreditation (CIDA). The primary goal for the Master ofInterior Architecture program is to provide an opportunity forindividuals, with a minimum of a bachelor's degree, to pursue arigorous program of full-time or part-time study that prepares themto enter the field of interior design, incorporating the higheststandards of professional practice. The knowledge and skill setsimparted to students will enable them to stand out in the workplaceand to take on leadership roles in an increasingly competitiveindustry.
The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions arefilled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on shortnotice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends inmid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends inmid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions mayalso be available. We welcome applications from individuals who areexperienced and student-centered to teach in the following subjectareas:
- Building Codes, Interior Detailing and Building Systems
- Sustainable Strategies in Interior Architecture
- Foundational Interior Architectural Design Studio
- Interior Architectural Practice
Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum andserve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.
- A Master's degree in Interior Architecture or Master degree ina related discipline relevant to the curriculum or relateddiscipline.
- Degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture
- NCIDQ Certification (Council for Interior Design Qualification)or other certification in interior design.
- Professional experience in practice is preferred.
- Prior teaching experience at the college or university leveland ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
Compensation will be based on the applicable CSUSalary Schedule for CFA Unit 3, Classification 2322, and will becommensurate with the assigned workload and enrollment.
Positions hired exclusively to teach in the self-support MIAprogram are not eligible for benefits
Pursuantto Education Code 89521 applicants will be required todisclose whether they have received a final administrative decisionor final judicial decision determining that they have committedsexual harassment within the last 7 years only after adetermination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications forthe position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application processmust also sign a release form that authorizes the release ofinformation by the applicant's current and/or former employers tothe CSU concerning any substantiated allegations ofmisconduct.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must besatisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional andmay be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifyinginformation, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowinglywithheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorilycomplete the background check may affect the continued employmentof a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered theposition.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU)Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whosebusiness operations reside within the State of California andprohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside ofCalifornia. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campuspresence to fulfill their responsibilities.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandatedreporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect ReportingAct and is required to comply with the requirements set forth inCSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Cal Poly Pomona is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B workstatus if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established underthe Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of CertainNonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For facultyalready in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa(such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Cal Poly Pomona is able to considerfiling a petition to change their status to H-1B based on thecurrent determination that the fee does not apply. For questions,please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at avpfa@cpp.edu. Westrongly recommend that faculty review their individualcircumstances carefully with their personal immigration legalcounsel.
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campussecurity legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act,California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher EducationOpportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Reportand Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal PolyPomona's Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Fire Safety Report.
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex,color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California lawand federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equalopportunity in education and employment without unlawfuldiscrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunitymeans ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in auniversity environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomonacomplies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX ofthe Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the CaliforniaEquity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicablestate and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU'sNondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferentialtreatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in alluniversity programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who representmany perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fosteringan inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, andbelonging to support educational excellence and student success.Through academic programs, student organizations and activities,faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encouragemeaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a highereducation institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge andempowering individuals to reach their full potential byprioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and stafftraining, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit,diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employeeswith disabilities. Applicants with questions about access orrequiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator byemail at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. Formore information, go to Employment Notices.
For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona's Employment Notices web page.
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