Lecturer

Available Title(s):

200-NN_FACULTY - Lecturer

Business Title:

Lecturer

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

9 Month

Position Details:

The School of Design and Construction (SDC) at Washington State University invites applications for a for a full-time, non-tenure track, fixed-term, lecturer position in Interior Design (ID).  This is a temporary 9-month appointment (August 16, 2024 – May 15, 2025). It is expected that candidates will be committed to student success through excellent teaching, mentoring, and program support. The ID program’s emphasis is on student success and industry engagement and is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

The ID is situated within the SDC which integrates programs in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and construction management. The SDC is housed within the Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture (VCEA), providing access and potential collaborations with faculty and students in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. For more information about the SDC and ID program, visit our homepage: School of Design and Construction

Position Details:

As a lecturer you will be expected to mentor students, participate in the CIDA process and teach 4 to 6 courses (split between fall & spring semesters) depending on qualifications and/or expertise. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses for the ID program in the following areas: Foundational through Senior Interior Design Studio, Foundational Drawing, Portfolio Development, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite, Building Systems and Building Codes.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Interior Design or closely related field by the time of hire.

• Demonstrated capacity to engage with people from diverse disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCIDQ Certification.

• Higher education teaching experience in an interior design program or closely related field.

• Have 3 or more years of professional practice in interior design.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Department Name: School of Design and Construction

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA, 99164- 2220

Department Link: School of Design and Construction

9-Month Academic Year Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation

This is a temporary Lecturer position with an expected end date of May 15, 2025. This position has an initial 1 academic year contract. Renewal is subject to satisfactory performance, mutual consent, and available funding.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by March 20, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. First consideration will be provided to applications submitted prior to March 6, 2024.  Contact Carrie Vielle at [email protected] regarding the status of the opening or with further questions on the position.
 

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

To ensure submissions are submitted properly, please give attention to the following items:

• All applicants must upload all Required Documents mentioned below to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

• All documents must be attached before submitting the application. The application cannot be edited once submitted.

• Documents may be submitted in one file (preferred) or separate files.

• Applicants are encouraged to upload documents as PDF files if possible.

• Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Required Documents

A complete application must include:

• One-page cover letter indicating the interest in the position and any other pertinent information.

• A detailed curriculum vitae (or resume) highlighting educational + professional experience.

• A portfolio of personal interior design work and student work (if applicable). Portfolio section no more than 10 pages.

• The name, e-mail, mailing address, and phone number of at least three references.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .