Part-Time Interior Design Instructor (Pool)

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Part-Time Interior Design Instructor (Pool) FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach classes as assigned; possibly day, evening, and weekends, from the regular Interior Design Department curriculum. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours. Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies. Perform other duties required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. Teach kitchen and bath courses in the Interior Design program. Teach advanced concepts of kitchen and bath systems, including construction elements, HVAC, and plumbing, and practical applications for interior designers. Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:College-level courses in interior design for the interior design field The interiors industry, and enthusiasm for sharing professional knowledge and experiences, including first-hand work experience Successful teaching techniques and experience in the discipline (community college level preferred) The development and update of the interior design curriculum and recent, successful related experience Interior design field currency through professional membership in one of the interior design organizations, i.e., IDEC, ASID, or IIDA Skills and Abilities:Certification by the State of California in Interior Design Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college and awareness of the philosophy and objectives of California Community Colleges Use and develop teaching methods emphasizing cooperation and collaboration, engaging students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences Organize and teach theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities. Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum Excellent communication skills and an understanding (theory and practical) of the career options in the emerging field of interior design Work with an interior design advisory board and business/industry, and a commitment to advise and place students in appropriate work experience sites Organizational skills Use a computer to prepare correspondence, memoranda, and other written materials. Job Requirements:Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of related professional experience, OR any associate degree and six years of professional experience, OR the equivalent (see below). Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom. Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form. a) Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications. Additional Information: Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practice

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