Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design/Interior Design

George Fox University announces a part-time, adjunct position in Art and Design with a specialization in Interior Design, for the semesters Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. The successful candidate will have expertise and experience as a practitioner of Interior Design, and teach the following courses:

FA 2020: 

Materials and Resources  (4 units of load)

Study of materials used in the built environment with emphasis on the interior. Students develop knowledge of material characteristic, selection, application, installation methods, and industry regulations. Students produce product specifications following Master Specification standards. Additional course fee is required.

SP 2021:

Interior Foundation I (4 units of load)

This is the first studio in a sequential series of interior courses in which students apply their skills, knowledge and understanding of the design process to living environments. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship of design elements and principles, spatial organization and sequencing, and conceptual problem solving in three-dimensional space. 

Informed Interior II: Building Codes (3 units of load)

This course examines the codes and regulations for the built environments with emphasis on their application in commercial interiors. Students are required to determine occupancy types and loads, means of egress, compartmentalization, and a variety of fire protection systems and their locations. Students apply ADA regulations. Other major industry-specific regulations are also discussed. 

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented on our faculty.

Program/Department Mission Statement: The Department of Art and Design at George Fox University prepares students for positions of service and leadership by cultivating excellence within the field of art and design. We emphasize the importance of Christ-centered spiritual formation, social responsibility, stewardship, and diverse discourse within the life and professional practice of our students. We promote the broader academic values of inquiry, critical thought, experimentation, and innovation. 

Our program prepares students to operate professionally within the field of art and design, engages students in critical analysis and response to contemporary visual culture, provides students with professional opportunities to launch their emergent practices, and promotes a programmatic vision to serve our community through the agency and transformational potential of the visual arts.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA) in a relevant field required. Exceptions will be made for candidates with NCIDQ certification and or 5+ years of interior design industry practice.
• Strong skills in interior design software
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.
• All applicants must express a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a local church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Application Procedures kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) in Word or PDF
• Digital Portfolio of work (may be submitted as website link)
• Faith and learning essay* in Word or PDF

*INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING ESSAY George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  

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