Interior Design Assistant Professor

Position SummaryThe faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.About the Program:American River College is seeking a full-time faculty member in Interior Design to teach lecture and lab courses within the Interior Design (IDES) program. The position carries a standard full-time teaching load of approximately 1.0 FTE per semester and includes responsibilities in instruction, curriculum development, student advising, and shared governance.The program emphasizes culturally responsive and equity-minded teaching practices, ongoing development and revision of Interior Design curriculum, and collaborative work with colleagues on department, college, and district initiatives and committees. Faculty are encouraged to create and teach assignments and course activities that reflect industry standards and best practices for the workplace. The IDES program is aligned with current industry practices and professional standards in interior design, including standards advanced through professional organizations such as the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and comparable professional associations. The program also reflects current practices, processes, and technologies used in the field. Technologies used by the IDES program include industry-standard interior design software to support instruction and student skill development, such as Autodesk's Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor and SketchUp.This position also integrates American River College's Strategic Goals into curriculum, instruction, and program development, with particular attention to equity, access, and student completion. Faculty contribute to an inclusive learning environment and serve a diverse community college student population with varied backgrounds, identities, and learning abilities.American River College seeks employees who:Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusionEngage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competenceFulfill the professional responsibilities of their positionRegard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energyPosition Salary Information:Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract(the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.Typical DutiesThe instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:IDES 300 - Fundamentals of Interior DesignIDES 310 - History of Interior Architecture & Furnishings IIDES 312 - History of Interior Architecture & Furnishings IIIDES 334 - Interior Environment & Space PlanningIDES 350 - Codes and Universal Access for Interior DesignIDES 351 - Codes and Universal Access LabTo view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:ARC Programs and Majors Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher AND Two (2) years of professional experienceORAn associate degree AND Six (6) years of professional experienceOR the equivalent*.Note: Professional experience must be directly related to the assignment being taught.All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.* See Application Instructions Application InstructionsBefore You Apply: Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.Required Application Documents:Applicants must submit the followingLos Rios Community College District ApplicationLetter of InterestResume or Curriculum VitaeUnofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)Supplemental Questionnaire Document (see Supplemental Questions)Minimum Qualification Requirements:Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word). If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.Example: If a master's in Psychology is required but the transcript lists Counseling Psychology and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.Previously granted equivalencies must be attached for verification. Email for a replacement copy.Transcript Requirements:Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.Foreign transcripts are not accepted. For coursework or degrees completed outside the U.S., upload a foreign transcript evaluation.Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for each degree must be included.Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.If the degree is in progress, the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.Supplemental Questionnaire Requirements:Download and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire under Required Application Documents above, or copy and paste the URL from the application's Supplemental Questions section into your browser.After uploading all other required documents, upload the completed questionnaire as a Supplemental Attachment.Additional Instructions:Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.Applications stating "see resume" will be disqualified.Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.