Position Details

Position Number K70003-17-3

Posting Number F0001834

Position Title Adjunct Faculty - Interior Design

Number of Positions Available 1

Location Kendall College of Art & Design of Ferris State University - Grand Rapids

Advertised Salary Starting at $3,950 per 3 credit course.

FLSA Exempt

Employee Class K7 - Kendall - Faculty - Adjunct

At Will/Just Cause At Will

Part-time/Full-time Part-time

Summary of Position Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University ( KCAD ) in Grand Rapids, MI prepares artists and designers to have impact through practice. Responsibilities for a KCAD adjunct faculty member include syllabus and class preparation, instruction during scheduled course time, providing reasonable availability to students for consultation and assistance with respect to assigned course(s), evaluation of student performance, submission of final grades on the FSU Banner system, and archiving of both course material and student work as requested by the program chair and/or the Dean of the College.
The Interior Design Program seeks to cultivate interior designers who are engaged in innovative and creative human-centered solutions that contribute to the advancement of the profession. We are looking for a designer that can help us teach the next generation about the design process and to share the skills of the profession in the classroom.
The teaching assignment is based upon skill, demonstrated competency, and depth of understanding in areas such as the design process, hand rendering, construction documentation, industry software programs, building codes, and various project typologies.

Position Type Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Qualifications

Required Education Master's degree in a related field to content being taught
or:
Master's degree in unrelated field and additional minimum of 15 graduate credits in a field related to the content being taught
or:
A combination of:
• A minimum of six years, working in the field of industry of the content area being taught;
• Evidence of recognized accomplishment in area being taught, including awards, bibliography of publication referencing design or art work or scholarship;
• Evidence of scholarly/creative accomplishment in terms of completed design work, patents, exhibitions, presentations, publication, and juried recognition at the regional, national and international level.
• Evidence of service to the field in terms of memberships on committees or boards of professional organizations and other contributions to the field.

Required Work Experience Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the design of residential, corporate, healthcare, retail, or hospitality design industries.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered Experience with instruction, training, and/or team leadership.
Knowledge and expertise in industry specific software. i.e. AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp Pro, CET Designer, etc.
Strong hand drawing and/or hand rendering skills.
Expertise in standard architectural drawing conventions.
Knowledge of codes in the built environment.
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 6 or higher.
IIDA , ASID , AIA , or IDEC membership.
NCIDQ or NCARB certification.

Posting Details

Posting Date 06/23/2017

Closing Date

Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled Yes

Initial Application Review Date 07/10/2017

Internal/External Posting External

Special Instructions to Applicants Transcript 1(Required): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of applicable degree as described in Required Education section. Transcripts must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Cover Letter: Applicant's cover letter must clearly identify your skills, demonstrated competencies, and depth of understanding in areas such as the design process, hand rendering, construction documentation, industry software programs, building codes, and various project typologies.

Duties
Duties

Duties Prepare syllabus and class according to KCAD standards and distribute syllabi.
Teach appropriate course(s) as assigned.
Assess and evaluate student learning and provide formative feedback throughout the course.
Provide reasonable availability to students for consultation and assistance with respect to assigned course.
Evaluate student performance.
Submit midterm and final grades on the FSU Banner system.
Archive both course material and student work as requested by program chair and/or the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Essential/Marginal Essential

Responsibilities / Skills and Abilities
Responsibilities

Responsibilities Contribute to the college's continuous improvement.
Maintain effective communication with students and colleagues.
Work collaboratively with faculty, students and staff throughout the college.

Required Skills and Abilities

Required Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently.
Extensive knowledge of the design process.
Ability to create and interpret architectural plans.

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcript 1

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