Interior Design Instructor

Community HigherEd Institute | Job Description

Reports to: Director of Education

Scope: Clary Sage College

FLSA Classification: Full-time with Benefits, Salary Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Interior Design Instructor teaches interior design courses and supports the Interior Design Department Head in program operations. The instructor promotes student learning and safety, maintains instructional and student records, stays current with industry practices, and supports the institution’s mission, CARES philosophy, and commitment to excellence in career education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction and Student Learning

• Teach interior design classes and ensure student safety.
• Maintain consistency with syllabi, lesson plans, and other assigned program components.
• Post grades, attendance, and other required information in Transcript and Moodle.
• Assist in incorporating the corporate philosophy, vision, and mission into written program objectives.

Program Operations and Industry Knowledge

• Assist the Interior Design Department Head as needed, including supply requests and ordering.
• Stay current with interior design trends, industry standards, and common practices through research and ongoing learning.
• Maintain familiarity with current accrediting bodies and program societies.
• Prepare reports needed by management.
• Establish and implement cost controls within budget requirements to meet financial expectations.
• Collaborate with management, maintenance, Human Resources, Career Services, the Registrar, and other college departments.

Professional Conduct and Institutional Participation

• Protect confidential information and maintain respect for its privacy at all times.
• Interact positively with staff, students, faculty, and the public; promote good public relations through professional appearance, attitude, and communication.
• Model the CARES philosophy and core values with courage, teamwork, perseverance, and vision.
• Create an environment of excellence in customer service and demonstrate servant leadership toward students, faculty, and staff.
• Attend graduation ceremonies and participate in professional development assigned by the Department Head.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain high performance and a strong team orientation.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn, accept increased responsibility, and take initiative before being asked.
• Show persistence when obstacles arise and seek alternative solutions.
• Work resourcefully within institutional systems; remain flexible and adapt to new processes, methods, and procedures.
• Accept supervisory direction and feedback and follow through appropriately.
• Work scheduled hours, begin and end work as expected, follow call-in procedures for lateness or absence, observe applicable Fair Labor Standards Act provisions and institutional break and lunch policies, and use work time appropriately.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Work includes classroom instruction, drafting and AutoCAD activities, computer-based recordkeeping, collaboration with college departments, graduation attendance, and assigned professional development. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree preferred.
• At least three years of experience in the interior design industry; AutoCAD experience required.
• High level of creativity and artistic ability, with knowledge of interior design practices and principles and drafting procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in education and student development and a commitment to education.
• Excellent time management, organizational, presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative, resilience, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and excellence in career education.