VCUarts Adjunct Instructor - Department of Interior Design

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,480 - 55,800; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) is forming a pool of adjunct teaching candidates for the Interior Design Department. Candidates will be contacted as opportunities arise. A terminal degree is preferred, along with strong teaching and communication skills.

Responsibilities include teaching design courses, collaborating with faculty, and fostering a supportive community. Applicants should submit a CV, references, and a portfolio where applicable. This position offers the chance to engage with diverse students in a thriving academic environment.

Qualifications

• Possess a terminal degree (MFA) or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching design courses based on departmental needs.
• Collaborating with faculty and staff within the Interior Design community.
• Participating in curriculum development and student advising.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong oral presentation skills

Collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Terminal degree (MFA) or BFA with additional training

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Job description

Position Responsibilities

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) Department of Interior Design is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions. The Department of Interior Design will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants whose credentials match our specific teaching needs on an as‑needed basis. This pool will only be assessed when an adjunct opportunity arises.

Possible adjunct opportunities could include teaching a course(s) in any of the areas of study offered by the Department of Interior Design. A link to course descriptions from VCU's Undergraduate Bulletin can be found at https://bulletin.vcu.edu/azcourses/ides/.

Adjunct faculty are expected to be thoughtful and proactive members of the Interior Design community and have a desire to work with a student population in a collaborative and learning‑centered collective of other adjunct instructors, students, faculty and staff.

If an adjunct opportunity arises, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA) in a related field, or BFA with additional training and/or professional experience that equates and/or parallels the artistic development expected in a terminal degree holder.
• Appropriate teaching experience and/or strong oral presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design Studio – includes teaching students the development and process of design ideas and philosophies, design principles and elements, human factors and behavior, creative problem solving, research, survey and analysis, code requirements and project development. Teaching construction documents is a plus.
• Ethics and Business for Interior Environments – able to address the professional and business practices as they relate to the interior design profession, including responsibilities, services, ethics, business and project management, and marketing.
• Visual Communication in Design – includes use of manual and computer graphic techniques (using Adobe Creative Suite, Revit and rendering engines) to teach, among other topics: drafting, sketching, rendering, perspective drawing and model‑making.
• Design related lecture topics – topics covered in separate courses: design history, materials, lighting and color, construction, design foundations, and research methods design fundamentals.
• NCIDQ certification preferred.

Application materials should include the following

• Current CV or Resume
• A list of three current references including names, phone numbers, and email addresses (references will not be contacted prior to applicant’s approval)
• Portfolio of work (as applicable), visual documentation of professional work, and examples of student work, if available. If file size is problematic, include an accessible link that points to a website or cloud storage (with access instructions) to view all visual work.

Salary Range

VCUarts Standard Adjunct Per Credit Rate

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

FTE

Varies

Contact Information

VCUarts Human Resources, [e-mail]