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Position Information Job Title Interior Design Instructor

Posting Number 2926

Job Schedule Part Time

Job Shift Varied

OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty

Min Salary $33.20

Max Salary $39.45

Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary The Instructor will be a member of a team that supports student achievement and success from recruitment through graduation and beyond, advancing personal empowerment, workforce outcomes, and transformed communities. Conducts college courses at appropriate quality for undergraduate students as assigned by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean. Facilitates the learning process by designing and implementing appropriate, meaningful and equitable instructional activities, and by drawing from the scholarships of teaching and learning and cultivating a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and experiment. Evaluates student learning by creating and implementing well-designed assessment tools. Additionally, participates in curriculum development, mentoring of students, helps

students connect with academic and non-academic supports services as needed, and engages in

institutional service, professional development, and other duties assigned by the Department Chair and Dean. This role also keeps accurate records pertaining to students and adheres to all institutional policies and procedures. Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Associate's degree or higher in Interior Design or a related discipline.

Note:

Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency, such as SACSCOC.

• Two years or more of work experience in Interior Design or a closely related field for our technical courses. and/or five or more years of work experience in Interior Design or a closely related field for our studio-based courses.
  
• Meet minimum SACS criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and
  credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment
  
• Willingness and ability to teach face-to-face classes, online asynchronous, and online synchronous
  classes.
  
• Willingness and ability to travel and work at multiple campuses or offsite locations as necessary,
  including teaching high school students at the high schools as needed.
  
• Flexibility to teach morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes as needed.
  
• Understanding of assessment and continuous improvement.
  
• Experience with appropriate technology including Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace,
  spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Interior Design or related discipline.
  
• Five or more years of work experience in Interior Design or a closely related field.
  
• NCIDQ and/or LEED GA/AP and/or WELL AP
  
• Two (2) academic years of teaching experience
  
• Three (3) or more academic years of teaching experience in a community college
  
• Experience teaching hybrid, online, and/or multimodal courses
  
• Experience with distance learning technologies
  
• Experience with multi-cultural pedagogy and demonstration of developing multi-cultural curricula Essential Duties Under the leadership and approval of the Dean and Vice President the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities will be assigned (other duties may be assigned): Teaching and Learning
  
• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the Department Chair and
  approved by the Dean.
  
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing inclusive instructional activities that
  are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize equitable student outcomes.
  
• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content includes program, state, and SACSCOC-approved competencies.
  
• Assume responsibility for accurately maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports.
  
• Compile resources of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  
• Assess student learning using appropriate modalities.
  
• Appropriately utilize learning management system tools as required by the college and/or
  department.
  
• Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and syllabi for courses of instruction.
  
• Incorporate inclusive content and work to eliminate discriminatory and exclusionary content from
  curriculum.
  
• Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond facilitating classroom instruction and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes.
  
• Make recommendations to Department Chair for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment
  repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.
  
• Embrace Forsyth Tech's mission, vision, equity statement, and core values. Student Success
  
• Proactively connect with students to provide mentoring and coaching to achieve academic and
  career goals.
  
• Contribute to student success as a part of the care team for each student.
  
• Provide practical suggestions to students to improve academic performance.
  
• Encourage students to discuss and share academic problems and brainstorm solutions.
  
• Support students by listening to concerns, providing moral support, identifying and addressing
  problems, and connecting with support services.
  
• Learn, utilize and maintain proficiency with program requirements and tools, including the college's student success portal, computer information system, and learning management systems among others.
  
• Attend training sessions, workshops, conferences and professional meetings.
  
• Maintain appropriate student hours in accordance with school policies.
  
• Participate in departmental activities related to revising and updating the program(s) and the
  development of new courses in the area of expertise.
  
• Engage in curriculum and program development that incorporates current educational theories and research.
  
• Enhance student academic success initiatives to improve completion, retention, and equity of
  success in instructional areas of the college. Contributions to Community
  
• Work as part of a cohesive, innovative, and high-performing team.
  
• Serve on action teams, councils, and other college work groups as required.
  
• Make constructive contributions to the shared vision of the college by engaging in work groups and shared leadership across campus.
  
• Actively participate in student recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion efforts.
  
• Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable.
  
• Pursue public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department.
  
• Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee and/or business leadership team meetings.
  
• Represent the college and program at recruiting events as needed.
  
• Understand the strengths and growth opportunities of the communities that the college serves.
  
• Responsible for working with the College's Educational Partnerships team to recruit students into
  programs within their divisions. Continuous Development
  
• Develop a professional development plan for approval by the supervisor and participate in those
  professional development activities that are approved.
  
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position.
  
• Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations.
  
• Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning; the use of educational technology;; and other areas related to the strategic goals of the college.
  
• Read professional literature to remain informed of the latest research aligned with their work and
  connected to higher education.
  
• Keep abreast of current technology required by the college.

Build a

Culture of Belonging:

• Foster an environment that values and respects the varied perspectives, experiences, and
  backgrounds of students, staff, and faculty.
  
• Commit to creating learning experiences and opportunities that are accessible and welcoming to all individuals.
  
• Promote a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, encouraging contributions from individuals of all walks of life.
  
• Ensure that curriculum and teaching practices reflect a broad range of voices, histories, and ideas,
  enriching the educational experience for all.
• All roles include additional duties not captured in the job description, and responsibilities may evolve in response to future innovations, including emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and new models of work At Forsyth Tech we cultivate a culture of belonging where every member - students, staff, and faculty - arevalued, respected, accepted and encouraged to be our true and authentic self
  and the voice of our unique characteristics and experiences.

Physical Demands Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic
  equipment.
  
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
  
• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
  
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
  
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
  
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

Posting Detail Information Open Date 09/30/2026

Close Date 10/21/2026

Open Until Filled No