Visiting Asst. Professor of Interior Design

MISSION STATEMENT Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service, and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist, and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor of Interior Design

Department:
Design

College:
Business, Innovation, and Technology

9-Month Faculty Appointment (21 workload credits per academic year)

Non-Tenure Track

Exempt, Full Time

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service, and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist, and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Interior Design program at Chaminade University of Honolulu. As a faculty member, the Assistant Professor is expected to coordinate and collaborate with the Department Chair, actively participate in curriculum development and assessment, accreditation, and student-related activities, perform all duties professionally and ethically, and support the policies and mission of the University.

Direct Report to:
Dean of the College of Business, Innovation, and Technology

• Teach the required workload credits per semester in the Graduate or undergraduate programs
• Actively participate in division and university-related activities and committees, the accreditation process, curriculum development, and scholarship (teaching, grant writing, research, publishing, and community service)
• Advise students
• Adhere to duties as described in the Faculty Handbook
• Develop a professional development plan and demonstrate a trajectory that promotes scholarship, community service, and life-long learning
• Remain current in the latest industry practices, standards, equipment, research, and technology

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. The percentages regarding the essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management. Some holiday and weekend work may be required.

• Terminal Degree ( Master's degree) in Interior Design, Architecture and Design, Interior Architecture, or a closely related field.

• Ph.D. or Doctorate in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field

• Excellent record of teaching in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and hybrid modalities
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Established design portfolio, excellent teaching skills, and a successful research agenda
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• At least five years of experience teaching in a university or college setting
• Experience developing online and hybrid Interior Design courses and curriculum
• Experience in Interior Design research, studio teaching, and/or professional practice
• Experience teaching and working with Hawai‘i and Pacific Island communities.
• Experience with professional program accreditation (CIDA)
• NCIDQ certification or willingness to sit for the exam
• Membership in at least one of the following organizations: IDEC, IIDA, or ASID.

Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and require a…