Interior Design Part-Time Lecturer

Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self‑realization, and the common good.

Position Title:

Interior Design Lecturer (Part‑time)

Academic Year:

School:
School of Media & Design

Job Type: Part‑time

The Interior Design Program invites part‑time faculty candidates for Interior Design Lecturer within the School of Media & Design. The position will teach undergraduate courses in Interior Design, including studio and seminar courses, ensuring implementation of CIDA standards in all courses taught. Integration of a variety of digital media into Design Studios is expected. Faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission.

Official duties and responsibilities of part‑time faculty members at the University include teaching and professional activities as assigned.

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures. Courses may include, but are not limited to:
  Architectural Drafting, Form, Space & Theory, Space Planning, Sketching & Rendering, Interior Materials, History of the Built Environment, Codes and Construction Documents, Professional Practice, and Furniture Design. Ensure implementation of CIDA standards in all courses taught.
• Prepare and administer timely and meaningful exams and assessments for assigned courses.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
• Adapt course teaching methods and course content, as needed, based on feedback received by Program Director and full‑time faculty.
• Be available outside of class to help students learn and answer their questions (1 hour required office time per 3‑hour class, physically and/or electronically).
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Document lectures, Power Points, handouts, and student tests and projects for CIDA binders; complete CIDA binder at the end of each semester.
• Conduct respectful relationships with University faculty, staff and students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain contact with the department Program Director and participate in departmental events and meetings upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deliver instruction both in‑person and online, as needed.
• Ability to effectively learn, use, and incorporate industry‑relevant technology into teaching, including but not limited to AR/VR, 3D Printing, and AI applications.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day and evening course sections as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail‑oriented skills.
• Computer‑based skills (software including design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Revit & Sketch Up), analytical skills, and report writing skills.
• Commitment to implementation of CIDA standards in all courses within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or a closely related field, with significant work experience in the interior design field for lecture‑based courses.
• Master’s Degree in Interior Design or a closely related field for studio‑based courses.

Required Work Experience

Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the field of interior design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal Degree (Ph.D., MFA, or MID) in Interior Design or a closely‑related field.
• NCIDQ Certificate Holder.
• Registered Interior Designer.
• WELL AP or LEED Green Associate.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education.
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