"Adjunct Professor, Interior Design"

Job Description

Johnson County Community College
Position: Adjunct Professor, Interior Design
Department: Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty
Exemption Status: Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, Varies hours per week
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: Yes
Starting Salary Range: AJCR $1,208-$1,344 per credit hour and in accordance with the adjunct table and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary:

The selected candidate will teach 1- 9 credit hours per semester in the Interior Design department. The selected candidate will teach ITMD prefixed course that fulfill the requirements for our AAS degree. The degree includes three built-in certificates depending on the course path chosen by the student. Possible courses available are: Chief Architect software and Interior Design 1, Material and Resources, Practices and Procedures, Interior Design III. This position would start in Fall 2026. Dates and times vary but typically occurring during workday hours.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a associates 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.
• Ability and knowledge of software used in interior design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Ability and desire to teach a variety of courses that could include any of the ITMD prefixed courses.
• Ability to use Adobe products, such as Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign.
• Interior Design certification in any of the following areas: NCIDQ, AKBD, LEED or other related professional certification.
• Affiliation with Interior Design organization such as but not limited to: ASID, IIDA, IDEC, NKBA

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Adjunct Faculty

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

About JCCC:

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. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

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