Program Educator

University of Miami; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking qualified part-time Program Educators for the Interior Design Certificate Program. We seek experienced industry professionals who are passionate about teaching, design, and adult education, capable of delivering engaging instruction remotely via Zoom.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree or higher in interior design or related fields, with 10+ years of professional or teaching experience and proficiency in SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, and space planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Interior Design, Architecture, Spatial Design, Fine Arts, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of professional industry and/or teaching experience in interior design or related disciplines
• Demonstrated expertise in SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, and Space Planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and interactive instruction in interior design concepts and applications
• Teach technical and creative skills related to design software, drafting, rendering, and space planning
• Facilitate hands-on learning activities, projects, and participant assessments
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and constructive feedback to participants
• Maintain current knowledge of interior design practices, technologies, and industry trends
• Support participant professional growth and portfolio development

Skills

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe InDesign

Space Planning

English communication

Education

Master's degree or higher in Interior Design / related field

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe InDesign

Space Planning

Job description

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami,

The Office of Professional Advancement is seeking qualified part-time Program Educators for the Interior Design Certificate Program. We are looking for experienced industry professionals who are passionate about teaching, design, and adult education.

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must possess:

• A master’s degree or higher in Interior Design, Architecture, Spatial Design, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of professional industry and/or teaching experience in interior design or related disciplines
• Demonstrated expertise in SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, and Space Planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience teaching adult learners in professional, continuing education, or higher education settings
• Knowledge of current interior design trends, materials, and industry standards
• Professional licensure or certifications related to interior design or architecture

Responsibilities Program Educators are responsible for:

• Delivering engaging and interactive instruction in interior design concepts and applications
• Teaching technical and creative skills related to design software, drafting, rendering, and space planning
• Facilitating hands‑on learning activities, projects, and participant assessments
• Providing mentoring, guidance, and constructive feedback to participants
• Maintaining current knowledge of interior design practices, technologies, and industry trends
• Supporting participant professional growth and portfolio development

Additional Requirements

• Reliable internet access and the ability to teach remotely via Zoom
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate software applications and design processes effectively in an online learning environment

These are part-time staff positions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis based on instructional needs, and the applicant pool will remain open throughout the academic year. Please note that appointments and course assignments are contingent upon student enrollment, program needs, and available funding. Final confirmation of teaching assignments may not occur until classes begin.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Temporary

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based based on certain categories protected by Federal law.