The New School

Responsibilities:

Parsons School of Construction Environments at The New School University is seeking applications from academics, creative practitioners, and interior design industry professionals with an interest in teaching within AAS, BFA, and MFA Interior Design programs:

The New School is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are committed to our mission and who seek to work collaboratively with all members of our community.

• In particular, we are looking for candidates who are able to teach in at least one (or more) of the following topic areas:
  • Environmental Design/Technology.
  • Human Factors, Ergonomics, Interface
  • Design Studios
  • Building Systems and Healthy Materials
  • Representation and Analysis
  • Ethnography and Design
  • Design Research Writing
  • Circular Interiors
  • Professional Practice
  • Fabrication and Processes
• Candidates must uphold the values expressed within our School’s mission statement: “Encompassing a unique confluence of design disciplines, the School of Constructed Environments nurtures and guides tomorrow’s leaders in socially and environmentally sustainable, technologically innovative buildings, interiors, lighting, and products. In a time of unprecedented change, we foster the skills, values, and vision vital to creative thinking and the realization of a more integrated, equitable, and delightful world.”
• Parsons School of Design and The New School are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, justice-centered learning environment. We actively seek candidates whose experiences, teaching philosophies, and scholarly practice prepare them to expand and contribute to that commitment.
• We encourage candidates from groups underrepresented in US higher education to apply. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex or gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, religious practices, mental or physical disability, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, or any other legally protected status.
• Part-time faculty are responsible for: developing course content and syllabi in consultation with Program Leadership; attending all classes they are assigned to teach as scheduled by the University; reporting any emergency faculty absences to the PTF Manager and/or Program Leadership; recording student attendance in a timely manner within two days of each class session; and adhering to all University policies (ie., FERPA, exclusive use of New School email, etc.), as outlined in the ACT-UAW Local 7902 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Read more about our programs here.

Part-time faculty at The New School bargain collectively through Academics Come Together, ACT-UAW, Local 7902.

Studio Hourly Rate: $127.50/contact hr

Seminar Hourly Rate: $151/contact hr

Work Mode: On-Campus & Synchronous Online

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design (B.I.Arch, M.I.Arch, or PhD), Architecture (M.Arch, or PhD), Art and Design (MFA, MS, or PhD), or closely related field (MFA, MS, or PhD).
• 5 of more years experience of professional industry practice is preferred.
• 1-3 years University-level teaching experience or equivalent industry experience.
• U.S. Work Authorization .
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative teaching environment.
• Documented evidence of professional and/or creative work to support topic areas.
• Creative practice, professional experience, and/or research directly related to the field of Interior Design.
• Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCIDQ certification.
• Educational and/or professional work/practice that centers inclusion and advances equity and social justice in the built environment.
• Prior experience teaching in higher education.
• Proven experience in curriculum development using innovative teaching methods.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate emerging technologies, including immersive environments, interactive design, artificial intelligence, and robotics, into design courses.
• Evidence of leadership experience, including collaboration in team settings and overseeing teams.
• Master’s degree or equivalent terminal degree in Interior Design, Exhibition Design, Set Design, or a closely related field.
• Proficient in industry related softwares including Creative Suites, AutoCAD, Rhino, and/or Revit.

Job Family: Parsons Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit the following in one PDF: Resume, Cover Letter, Portfolio, Brief Statement sharing your experience with Diversity and Equity in the classroom and/or in a professional capacity, and relevant area(s) of expertise such as Acoustics, Lighting including Daylighting and Electric, Thermal analysis, passive house design, water systems, etc

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In your cover letter please include the topic areas in which you would be able to teach.