Interior Design Part-Time Lecturer

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Position Summary

The Interior Design Program invites part-time faculty candidates for Interior Design Lecturer within the School of Media & Design. Position will teach undergraduate courses in Interior Design, to include, 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.

In all matters, 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.

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Essential Functions

Basic Instructional Duties:

• Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures; courses to be taught 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 as well as to 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, PowerPoints, 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 in 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.
  
  

Job Duties

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, but not limited to, AR/VR, 3D Printing, and AI applications.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening course sections as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Computer-based skills (i.e. software, including design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Revit & SketchUp), 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, as required for lecture-based courses. (with significant work experiences in the interior design field), as required for lecture-base courses.
• Master's Degree in Interior Design or a closely related field, as required 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.
• Active member of IDEC, ASID, IIDA, AIA or NKBA
  
  

Required Certifications, Licenses Or Registrations

NCIDQ Certificate Holder, as required to teach studio-based classes.

Work Hours

Based on the course assignment.

Physical Demands

Typical for faculty in this discipline.

Posting Number: UN1023PO

Job Type: Part Time

Job Category: Faculty

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary):

Reports To: Dean, School of Media & Design

Salary: $4000 for lecture courses-$5000 for studio courses or based on enrollment

Open Date: 06/22/2026

Close Date: 04/01/2027

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant

This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed during the 2026-2027 academic year.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/31229

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

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