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Adjunct Interior Design and Interior Architecture

Kirkwood Community College

Job Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 1314 - 1314

Posted: 7 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 4 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB GOAL:

To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1314 per credit hour

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Kirkwood Community College seeks skilled individuals to join our team as an Adjunct Instructor in the Interior Design and Interior Architecture program. These positions include lab assistance work and instructional assignments that will be compensated between two and seven credit hours per semester.

All Interior Design courses meet Monday through Friday on Kirkwoods main campus in Cedar Rapids and online. Assistance work is still available for the remainder of the current fall semester. The spring session runs from January 11^th to May 3^rd. All interior design courses meet M-F on Kirkwoods Main Campus in Cedar Rapids. Instructional assignments may include interior design foundational courses SketchUp and Revit. Ideally individuals will have availability MW between 9:05am - 4pm.

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available. Official transcripts will be required if offered a position.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
Lead- regardless of title through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruct students in all curriculum that relates to foundational concepts in interior design and interior architecture and the technologies associated with this industry.
Provide instruction in discipline.
Collaborate with other faculty members in the development and formulation of course syllabi with consistent outcomes and assessments.
Communicate with department staff students and faculty on a regular basis.
Perform other related work duties as assigned such as regular lab and classroom maintenance so that all students have access to materials.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in a classroom setting. Occasional (10-33%) sitting pushing pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) standing walking repetitive motion talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors in Interior Design or Architecture OR6000 hours (3 years) of recent/relevant work experience in interior design or
Associate degree in Interior Design and have at least 3000 hours of recent and relevant work experience in the area of instruction.
Experience with SketchUp Revit and other industry standard technologies.

EEO/AA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity creed religion and actual or potential family parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy please contact the Vice President Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students) 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building 1244 Speer Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204-3582 Telephone: FAX: TDD Email:.

WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient innovative visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs Kirkwood boasts 16000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

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