Part-Time Adjunct Faculty – Interior Design; Upper Division - Healthcare Studio

Part-Time Adjunct Faculty – Interior Design (Upper Division - Healthcare Studio)

School of Architecture, Woodbury

Temp, Non-Exempt, Part-time

The compensation for a 6-unit studio is $ 14,259.38

Fall 2026

Tuesday and Friday 1:00-6:00. On Campus. In-person at the Woodbury University campus, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504

Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.

Woodbury's School of Architecture offers a four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design at its Los Angeles campus. Through small class sizes and individual attention, we foster close mentoring relationships between faculty, staff and students. We are seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach upper-division Interior Design studio with a focus on healthcare design. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in commercial interior design, particularly healthcare environments, and a strong understanding of design aesthetics, materials, and interior building codes related to healthcare facilities.

Faculty are expected to plan and prepare course materials, maintain an engaging and collaborative studio environment, and support students through all phases of the design process. Responsibilities include project development, critiques, student mentoring, grading, and reviews.

The ideal candidate will bring professional experience in commercial interior design, particularly healthcare-related projects, with the ability to guide students in developing thoughtful, technically sound, and aesthetically strong design solutions. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of healthcare planning, interior materials and finish selections, building systems, accessibility standards, and interior codes applicable to healthcare facilities.

Required

• Prior collegiate-level teaching experience preferred.
• Professional experience in commercial built interior design projects required.
• Knowledge of healthcare design, planning, and material selection.
• Understanding of interior building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Strong design sensibility, material and aesthetic understanding.
• Ability to mentor and guide students through studio-based learning environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCIDQ certification preferred, but not required.
• Master's degree in Interior Design or related field preferred, but not required.
• Experience with healthcare, hospitality, workplace, or institutional interiors preferred.

The ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse groups of learners and colleagues. Ability to analyze data. Communicates effectively in oral and written form. Knowledge of best practices in special education instruction. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.

Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives. Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please submit application materials before July 15, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, a cover letter, and a resume or CV are required. Examples of professional work in PDF format.

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; peak clearly and distinctly to answer…