Assistant Professor in Interior Design

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design•Lakewood, CO

3d•$65,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design invites applications for the position of full-time Assistant Professor of Interior Design. This is a non-tenure track position. The Interior Design on-campus and on-line programs are CIDA accredited. The program is unique to many, providing an emphasis in Sustainable Design. The interior design B.F.A. program challenges creative students to become innovative designers capable of critical thinking and effective communication within the context of global design practice. The program is seeing a growth in student enrollment in each eight-week term, which operates year round. At RMCAD, interior design students learn to apply historical, cultural, theoretical and aesthetic concepts in combination with technical and practical expertise in designing spaces and user experiences that add to the health, safety, welfare and value to the built environment. Students participate in an internship in their senior year and graduates have been successful finding employment after completing the program. Courses range from Survey of Interior Design, Introduction to Sustainable Design, Design Process and Planning, CAD, Advanced Revit, Residential Design, Sketchup, Special Use Design, Design Research, and Construction Documents.

Requirements

MA or MS in Interior Design or a in a related field OR significant professional experience
Must reside in the greater Denver area or be willing to relocate

Nice To Haves

Higher Education online and Campus based teaching experience
NCIDQ Certified
LEED Certified
Evidence of exemplary student engagement
Working knowledge of software programs including but not limited to AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Enscape, and emerging technologies.
Leadership experience or evidence of high-level Higher Education service
Significant professional experience
Minimum of two years teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teaching a full course load as defined by Administration and faculty load policies.
Active participation in college service.
Supporting the student-centered paradigm.
Supporting curriculum development & CIDA accreditation.
Working collaboratively across the college in support of the institutions mission and values.
Maintain a positive, supportive, inclusive learning environment for a diverse student population whose learning styles and educational experiences vary.