Messiah College
The School of Art & Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for a Lecturer position in Interior Design/Architecture, commencing August 2025. This is a 9-month instructional academic staff position. Position expectations primarily include teaching the undergraduate interior design courses and architectural courses in the construction program. The interior design program is CIDA (Council of Interior Design Accreditation) accredited. The construction program is ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) accredited. UW-Stout's School of Art & Design is NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) accredited. Course delivery is in-person and in accordance with ACCE, CIDA and NASAD standards.
APPOINTMENT START DATE: 8/18/2025
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture and five (5) years of professional experience by employment start date
Demonstrated commitment to student success
Experience using industry standard software, AutoCAD, Revit and Adobe Suite.
Highly Desired/Preferred
Master’s or terminal degree (M.F.A., M.Arch, Ph.D.) in interior design, architecture or related field of study
Two or more years of teaching, teaching assistance, or industry experience in interior design, architecture or related field
Evidence of potential for teaching excellence
Demonstrated success working with diverse student populations
Commitment to cultivating a work environment and student experience that embraces inclusion
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach interior design courses each semester, that may include introductory, intermediate, and advanced classes and architectural courses for the construction program.
Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff.
Demonstrate organizational skills and collegiality.
Collaborate with other faculty to maintain / develop course curricula.
Foster a rigorous and inclusive learning environment.
Schedule, maintain office hours and/or online availability for students, in alignment with departmental expectations; including assessment of student learning.
Provide grades following the process/timeline established by the registrar.
Advance student learning in the area of interior design and in alignment with UW-Stout’s polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, career focused education.
Participate in the university online learning environment, which includes the learning management system.
Participate in early alert and other student success initiatives as requested.
Work with the Disability Services office to foster an inclusive learning environment when students disclose the need for learning accommodations.
Perform other duties as designated by Chair.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Complete applications received by end of day, January 6, 2025 are ensured full consideration.
Applications submitted after January 6, 2025 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position Professional design portfolio, link or no more than 20 pages. Teaching portfolio of student work (if applicable), link or no more than 20 pages. * Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against, harass or retaliate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (as defined in state and federal law), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during non-working hours, political affiliation, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, honesty testing, or any other category protected by law. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Applications submitted after January 6, 2025 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position Professional design portfolio, link or no more than 20 pages. Teaching portfolio of student work (if applicable), link or no more than 20 pages. * Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against, harass or retaliate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (as defined in state and federal law), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during non-working hours, political affiliation, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, honesty testing, or any other category protected by law. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.
#J-18808-Ljbffr