"Faculty Specialist I - Professional Specialist - Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation - Terminal 1 Year Appointment"

Job Description

• Teach courses within the professional curriculum, such as design studios, materials, lectures, seminars, multi-disciplinary courses, and workshops.
• Work with program coordinators and faculty team to maintain NASAD and CIDA accredited status.
• Support pedagogies in sustainability, applied technology and social-based design with the development of coursework.
• Assist in annual program events such as portfolio review, lecture series, design charettes and portfolio archiving.
• Assist with managing materials lab for Interior Architecture + Design and Product Design.
• Hold office hours, maintain academic standards, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in architecture or design-related discipline from an accredited institution (MFA, M.Arch, or equivalent), or international equivalent with a minimum of one studio-based degree in a design discipline or architecture from an accredited institution. Or, a studio-based Bachelor's degree in architecture or design-related discipline from an accredited institution with at least 5 years of work experience.
• Demonstrated abilities and competencies in the following:
• Knowledge of contemporary design theory and practice.
• Proficiency in digital software.
• Experience with online/hybrid teaching.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborative and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning.