Commercial Interior Design Instructor

COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN INSTRUCTOR

Seeking a Part-time Commercial Interior Design Instructor for a Private Career School, offered under an independent contractor agreement for approximately 10 hours/week.

Location: In-person at the Seattle Design Center (Hybrid delivery)

About Heritage School of Interior Design

Heritage School of Interior Design prepares students for careers in interior design through its Fundamentals of Interior Design Certification Program and advanced technical courses. We are committed to hands-on education, creativity, collaboration, and student success.

Vision: To empower the creativity of aspiring interior designers with a quality, hands-on education to achieve personal growth and professional success.

Values: Empower the success of others, pursue growth and learning, be creative and open-minded, be passionate and determined, have the courage to change course, be humble and collaborative

Position Overview

The Commercial Interior Design Instructor will teach Commercial Interior Design, Color Theory, and Sketching across three 10-week terms annually (Fall, Winter, Spring). This hybrid course is delivered in person in Seattle, with Portland and virtual students joining remotely.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach and lead assigned courses, providing guidance on projects and assignments
• Prepare class materials aligned with the approved curriculum and learning objectives
• Evaluate and grade student work, tests, and presentations
• Provide constructive feedback and maintain student progress reports
• Collaborate with the Director to refine curriculum and teaching strategies
• Maintain and improve instructional materials based on student performance and feedback
• Stay current in industry knowledge through professional development
• Integrate relevant technology to enhance learning

Minimum Work Experience/Qualifications

• Five years (10,000 hours) of acceptable full or part-time equivalent interior design employment/work experience must be documented.

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• Completion of an accredited/board-approved interior design program plus two years (4,000 hours) of professional experience
• Knowledge and application of adult learning principles
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• High attention to detail and organizational ability
• Working knowledge of commercial design process, design principles and elements, space planning, color theory, sketching, materials, socially responsible design, and professional practice

Preferred Work Experience/Qualifications

• Combined residential and commercial interior design experience
• Experience in SketchUp and/ or Revit

Compensation is based on experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person