Adjunct Interior Design Faculty

GENERAL SUMMARY Design Institute of San Diego (DI) is seeking qualified instructors to serve as part-time/adjunct faculty for the Master of Interior Design (MID) on-site and online program. This program offers advanced scholarship in interior design by engaging students in human-centered design research and innovative processes preparing environmentally and socially responsible scholars, educators, and design practitioners. Teaching assignments will be made on a term-by-term basis. Instructors expected to teach graduate-level courses in on-site or online format, facilitate applied learning, assess student performance, and contribute to continuous improvement aligned with program outcomes and industry standards. Candidates with a strong background in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: • Design Studio (all levels) • Interior Design Fundamentals (color, lighting, codes, materials, building systems) • Design Theory • Design Visualization Technology and software (BIM, SketchUp, AutoCAD) DI is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities who request them. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate engaging, practice-oriented learning (case studies, studios, seminars, team projects) in an on-site or online environment and provide graduate-level academic mentorship to students.Faculty must be committed to understanding the DI philosophy and supporting its Mission, Goals, and Learning Outcomes. Faculty must abide by the institutional policies and procedures as set forth in the Faculty Handbook and Academic Catalog. QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have: a minimum of a master’s degree in interior design or related field; at least 1 year of college-level teaching experience; 2+ years of professional experience in interior design or architecture Preferred Qualifications Include: • demonstrated record of excellence in college-level teaching, scholarship, and/or professionalpractice; and • NCIDQ, NCARB, LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwell, or other relevant certifications*. • Faculty are expected to maintain their licenses and any appropriate certifications as a condition ofcontinued part-time/adjunct appointment at DI. SALARY $ 2,300 - $ 4,600 stipend rates per course commensurate with qualifications and experience. WORK ENVIRONMENT For courses conducted on campus, work is performed in a standard classroom environment. Work involves physical demands associated with a traditional classroom setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary. Physical requirements of this position include the following: carrying, near and mid-range vision, visual accommodation, hearing, handling, lifting up to 20 pounds, balancing, field of vision, depth perception, and talking. For courses conducted online, work is performed in online classroom environment. Physical requirements of this position include the following: near and mid-range vision, visual accommodation, hearing, field of vision, depth perception, and verbal communication. All employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. DESIGN INSTITUTE OF SAN DIEGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DI is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. DI recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. DI is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates. DI does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. Title IX Design Institute of San Diego (DI) does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. DI also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIX@disd.edu. For a complete copy of the policy or for more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/index.html. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of DI administrators and faculty. Application materials become the property of DI and will NOT be copied or returned. Please email current CV to jobs@disd.edu Telephone calls regarding this posting will not be accepted.