"Temporary Faculty Interior Design"

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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.

The multi-disciplinary School of Human Ecology offers programs in Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, Human Development and Family Science, Interior Design, and Recreation and Tourism Management. The Interior Architecture and 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 and studios equipped with WACOM displays. The CIDA accredited BS in Interior Architecture and Design has experienced growth, and 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 CIDA standards 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 faculty positions for the academic year 2025-2026. These positions are on an as-needed, semester-by-semester basis. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

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, masters, or doctoral degree in Interior Design, Master's in Architecture, or master's or doctoral degree in a closely related field by starting date, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Ability to teach a studio course from concept to construction documentation.
• Experience with CAD, Revit and Adobe Suite Software.
• Authorization to work in the country where the position is located.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
• Familiarity with learning management systems.
• 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 three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

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.