Description:
The Interior Design Technology program has an opening for a full-time continuous instructor who is an energetic leader, committed to student success, with outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. The instructor is responsible for assisting in the effective operation and development of the program including holistic student engagement, course development and ever-greening.
Areas of focus for the successful candidate will include:
- Experience in commercial design with a focus on technical aspects such as working drawings, building code, specifications etc.
- Computer literacy and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Proficiency in the use of REVIT.
- Knowledge of Photoshop and Sketchup and other graphic rendering software required.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
- Comfortable with learning new technologies as they arise.
- Bringing passion, enthusiasm, and ideas that will positively contribute to the advancement and growth of the program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and present content in the classroom and online.
- Facilitate learning by utilizing appropriate instructional strategies to maximize student motivation and learning in a skill-building environment.
- Prepare, administer, and grade assessments such as exams and assignments.
- Maintain student progress records.
- Ensure learning is evaluated in a reliable and timely manner, providing appropriate and timely feedback to students; submit marks/records promptly.
- Seek regular feedback from students and staff on instructional effectiveness and relevance.
- Participate in course review, program review and curriculum development.
- Develop and revise course material and curriculum on an ongoing basis to ensure relevancy to industry standards and to maximize student success.
- Collaborate with colleagues and teaching teams regularly to ensure consistency and quality of curriculum and instruction.
- Provide coaching or referral for students who are experiencing difficulties in order to maximize retention and student success.
- In accordance with a designated framework, utilize appropriate educational technology for communications, presentations, and program promotion.
- Maintain professional and ethical relationships with students, colleagues, and industry partners.
- Maintain contact with relevant industries.
- Other duties as assigned.