Adjunct Professor, Interior Design

Johnson County Community College

Department: Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty
Exemption Status: Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes
Starting Salary Range: AJCR $1,208-$1,344 per credit hour, based on experience

The selected candidate will teach 1–9 credit hours per semester in the Interior Design department. The candidate will teach ITMD prefixed courses that fulfill the requirements for the AAS degree. The degree includes three built‑in certificates depending on the course path chosen by the student. Possible courses include Chief Architect software, Interior Design 1, Material and Resources, Practices and Procedures, Interior Design III.

The position would start in Fall 2026. Dates and times vary but typically occur during workday hours.

• A minimum of an associate’s degree and 5 years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to be a lifelong learner, particularly in the area of Interior Design.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with interior design software.

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Ability and desire to teach a variety of courses, including any ITMD prefixed courses.
• Experience with Adobe products such as Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign.
• Interior Design certification (e.g., NCIDQ, AKBD, LEED) or other related professional certification.
• Affiliation with Interior Design organizations such as ASID, IIDA, IDEC, NKBA.

• Optional retirement plan access
• Tuition discount for JCCC courses (for adjuncts meeting eligibility criteria)
• Free access to the campus gym for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. Our campus culture offers competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Candidate may be required to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. Applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in the posting.

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