Adjunct - Interior Design

Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Adjunct Faculty position in Interior Design at Drexel University involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Interior Design Program. The role requires maintaining an active professional practice and engaging students through innovative teaching methods. The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for planning instructional experiences, evaluating student work, and contributing to the program's accreditation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Teach the required number of credit hours per quarter based on their contract.
• Teach studio, lecture, seminar, and/or practicum courses as per their contract.
• Plan and provide instructional experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the programs.
• Acquire and maintain skills necessary to navigate Drexel online teaching resources (e.g. Blackboard Learn, MIRO/MURAL, ZOOM and other learning platforms and communication tools).
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Assist with the efforts necessary for CIDA/NASAD accreditation to collect and organize work pertinent to the class.
• Maintain communication with the program director and faculty course oversight coordinator regarding any course or student issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a BArch who performs interior design work or a related field pertinent to the position.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in interior design and/or pertinent disciplines with consistent and coordinated work within the interior design realm.
• Teaching experience in Interior design program or related work experience pertinent to the position and course content.
• Demonstrated expertise in the field pertinent to the position.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in a related field.