Job Details

Temporary Faculty Interior Design

Job ID: 287408

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

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About Us

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. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

The multi-disciplinary School of Human Ecology, which is an applied research and creative activity unit serving over 700 undergraduate majors. The school 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 (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) accredited BS in Interior Architecture and Design has experienced growth over recent years, yielding the need to expand its faculty. The program recently received another 6-year accreditation in the Fall of 2023. The Interior Architecture and Design 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. The curriculum provides a broad range of interior design experiences that develop interior architectural designs, aesthetics, communication, collaboration, technology, and other design skills that emphasize well-being, inclusion, and sustainability.

Job Summary

The School of Human Ecology is now 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, 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

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Department Chair, Trent Davis, tjdavis@georgiasouthern.edu.