Interior Design Tenure Track

at  Clover Park Technical College

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) is seeking a highly-skilled and innovative instructor to build a supportive environment for adult learners as they train for a career in interior design. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with the program’s diverse student body. Will help support the colleges work to cultivate an inclusive culture and campus climate by valuing diversity, sustaining an environment of belonging, and promoting equitable opportunities for all. The successful candidate will work to eliminate equity gaps and help students succeed in their chosen career path and in what is an increasingly diverse work environment.
The Interior Design Instructor is responsible for planning, organizing, and instructing the program curriculum designed to prepare students for a career in interior design for architecture and design firms, home-furnishing venues, and contractors. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other instructors in the interior design program and carry out functions related to the position as described below. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic about continuously working to keep curriculum relevant, researching and implementing the latest technologies and high impact teaching practices. Additionally, the successful candidate will work collaboratively as an active participant in our shared governance processes.
This position will teach courses related to residential and commercial interior design. Topics may include, but are not limited to, design process, drafting, drawing and rendering, materials, textiles, furnishings, lighting, sustainable design, space planning, building codes, and computer applications such as SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, AutoCAD, Revit and Enscape. Most courses are taught using a hybrid modality, a combination of in-person and online learning. Teaching assignment for this position is 72-80 credits annually, which is usually 4 classes each quarter, 4 quarters per year.
Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from both our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence and focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Minimum of two years of work experience as an interior designer within the last five years.
• Two or more years of experience with the following software applications: SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, AutoCAD.
• The ability to contribute to the college’s commitment to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design.
• Ten or more years work experience as an interior designer
• National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certification.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification.
• Five or more years of experience working with the following software applications: SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, AutoCAD, and Revit

Application Instructions

• Complete application
• Upload cover letter describing your skills and experience, and how they relate to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications of this position
• Upload resume
• Upload unofficial transcripts of the highest earned degree.
• Complete Supplemental Questions

All offers of employment at Clover Park Technical College are contingent upon successful completion of background checks which include criminal history and sexual misconduct information requirements. Information obtained from the background checks will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the specific position.
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time. Official transcripts are required upon hire.
Supplemental InformationAt this time, Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas.
Land Acknowledgement StatementWe acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC’s commitment to indigenous tribes, please visithttp://www.cptc.edu/diversity
Why we work for Washington State’s Community and Technical Colleges
There are a host of reasons why we work at Clover Park Technical College, including the fact that we are part of a network called the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBTC). We are proud to be part of an institution that believes in building strong people, families, and communities. Community and technical colleges help people grow their skills and talents so they can become global citizens. Faculty and staff make colleges come alive, giving each student a place in which they want to learn. You can participate in college events, clubs, and committees that engage you, while college guest speakers enlighten and inspire you.

DUTIES AND TASKS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

Duty: Provide classroom and lab instruction utilizing a variety of teaching techniques to prepare students for entry-level employment in the interior design industry.

Tasks include:

• Create, implement, and modify curriculum as required to meet learning outcomes.
• Maintain and manage classroom environment, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual respect with students.
• Maintain a safe environment through instruction, policy and continuous evaluation of program equipment and laboratory space.
• Utilize online learning management system and incorporate multiple modalities into curriculum planning.
• Maintain accurate student progress records updated in a timely manner and assess and provide feedback on student learning.
• Submit student grades in a timely manner.
• Provide career guidance and job placement assistance.
• Maintain current licenses and credentials required for certification and tenure purposes
• Other duties as assigned.

Duty: Perform administrative tasks for the Interior Design program and the College.

Tasks include:

• Document and keep accurate records of student competency, performance, and attendance in accordance to the program and college policies.
• Participate in program promotion events, program information sessions, and other program marketing activities.
• Work with the advisory committee, program faculty and college administration to develop strategies for continuous program and course improvements.
• Attend college In-Service Day activities, department, division and other meetings and college-related events as required.
• Serve as an active participant on college committees.
• Provide and maintain program information and communication with the college community.