"Temporary Faculty Interior Design"

Job Description

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs.

Location
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information
The multi-disciplinary School of Human Ecology is a dynamic and growth-oriented applied research unit with over 20 faculty and staff. We serve over 700 undergraduate majors enrolled in programs in areas that include Interior Design, Human Development and Family Science, Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, and Recreation and Tourism Management.

The Interior Design program is housed in the Interdisciplinary Academic Building, which was completed in 2018. It has state-of-the-art facilities featuring a dedicated computer lab, studios equipped with WACOM displays, VR technology, and access to a fabrication lab. The CIDA accredited BS in Interior Design has experienced growth over recent years. The program recently received another 6-year accreditation in the Fall of 2023. The program's mission is to provide a professional undergraduate education guided by the standards and expectations of CIDA to develop entry-level designers who can formulate viable and creative evidence-based and human-centered solutions.

Job Summary
The School of Human Ecology is accepting applications for a pool of part time instructors for the 2025-2026 academic year, with an immediate need for this upcoming Spring 2025 semester.

Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in a studio, lecture and/or CAD course (e.g. 2D AutoCAD and Adobe Suite). Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online). Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications
Earned MFA, master's or doctoral degree in Interior Design (or a closely related field) by January 13, 2025, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Interior Design. Ability to teach a studio course from concept to construction documentation. Experience with CAD, Revit and Adobe Suite Software.

Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of one year of college/university teaching experience. Prior experience in interior design practice.

Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service. Ability to support various constituencies served by the University. Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position. Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success. Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

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