Interior Design Faculty

Interior Design Faculty

Job

Location:

Scottsdale Community College

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Salary Range: $51,774-$99,673 annually, DOE

Work Calendar: 9 Months

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to support employees and their families at all life stages.

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company‑paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short‑Term Disability plans, with optional supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer‑matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District‑Wide Wellness Program with workshops and webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight‑On‑Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On‑Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre‑Retirement Planning Events

Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Scottsdale Community College’s Center of Excellence in Interior Design is seeking a full‑time Residential Interior Design Faculty member for an August 2026 start. The faculty member will teach advanced residential design studios, upper‑level residential courses, and kitchen and bath design courses. Strong expertise in interior design technology and construction documentation is required. Responsibilities include guiding students through complex residential projects from concept through presentation and technical documentation, curriculum development, student mentorship, assessment, and service to the program, student club, department, college, and design community.

This position requires a physical presence on campus, with the possibility of partial remote work depending on business needs.

• Teach advanced residential design studios and kitchen and bath design courses in classroom, studio, and virtual settings, fostering critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and problem‑solving skills among students of varied ages, abilities, and diverse socio‑economic and cultural backgrounds.

• Deliver instruction in residential design theory, space planning, building systems, materials, and construction documentation using verbal, written, visual, and technology‑based methods, including Canvas and industry‑standard design software.

• Guide students through the complete design process—programming, schematic design, construction documentation, and professional presentation—ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.

• Evaluate student performance through project critiques, assignments, exams, and technical documentation review; maintain accurate academic records and calculate final grades.

• Provide academic and career advisement, maintain regular office hours, and mentor students regarding professional practice, industry readiness, transfer or employment pathways.

• Design, develop, and revise syllabi, curricula, and instructional materials; contribute to program review, assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Advise and oversee the student interior design club, supporting student leadership development, industry engagement, and participation in professional activities and events.

• Participate in service to the degree program, department, college, and district, including committees, governance activities, and collaborative initiatives with internal and external partners.

• Maintain currency in the field through professional development, industry engagement, and Faculty Professional Growth (FPG), modeling high professional and ethical standards.

• Five years of occupational experience in the field to be taught
• OR Three years of occupational experience and a Bachelor’s degree or higher
• OR A Master’s degree or higher in the…