Visiting Asst. Professor of Interior Design

Position Information

Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Interior Design
Department: Design
College: Business, Innovation, and Technology
9-Month Faculty Appointment (21 workload credits per academic year)
Non-Tenure Track
Exempt, Full Time

Reports to

Direct Report to: Dean of the College of Business, Innovation, and Technology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach the required workload credits per semester in the Graduate or undergraduate programs
• Actively participate in division and university-related activities and committees, the accreditation process, curriculum development, and scholarship (teaching, grant writing, research, publishing, and community service)
• Advises students
• Adhere to duties as described in the Faculty Handbook
• Develop a professional development plan and demonstrate a trajectory that promotes scholarship, community service, and life-long learning
• Remain current in the latest industry practices, standards, equipment, research, and technology

Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. The percentages regarding the essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management. Some holiday and weekend work may be required.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Terminal Degree (Master's degree) in Interior Design, Architecture and Design, Interior Architecture, or a closely related field.
• Preferred Ph.D. or Doctorate in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent record of teaching in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and hybrid modalities
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Established design portfolio, excellent teaching skills, and a successful research agenda
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• At least five years of experience teaching in a university or college setting
• Experience developing online and hybrid Interior Design courses and curriculum
• Experience in Interior Design research, studio teaching, and/or professional practice
• Experience teaching and working with Hawai‘i and Pacific Island communities
• Experience with professional program accreditation (CIDA)
• NCIDQ certification or willingness to sit for the exam
• Membership in at least one of the following organizations: IDEC, IIDA, or ASID

Physical Requirements

• Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and require a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills.
• Must have finger dexterity.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

Other Requirements

• This is a full-time, exempt position. Forty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends, and a varying schedule
• Performs similar, comparable, or related duties as may be assigned or required
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University.
• Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner
• The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed. The policies can be found at https://chaminade.edu/compliance-office/ or on the employee Share Portal
• Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving: An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and the mission of the University.
• Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry