Interior Design, Assistant (Tenure-Track) Professor Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 14611)

Description

Position Summary  

The Arts & Humanities division is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time tenure track faculty member for Fall 2025 in the Interior Design department. The Interior Design faculty will perform duties and functions under the general direction of the Provost and shall be responsible primarily to the Dean of Arts & Humanities.

The successful candidate should be prepared to teach students in contemporary studio practices, processes, and body of knowledge, and have experience teaching or directing others in professional practices, methodologies, skills, and content related to a variety of interior project types. The instructor will maintain current expertise in at least one area of interior design practice, and create an active learning, project-based curriculum for students in their assigned courses. Instruction will include industry standard technology and tools, interior building codes and systems, visual communication methods, design programming, project management, and various methods of design inquiry. Expertise in non-studio topic areas is desirable, including history, theory, contract and technical content, or digital design tools. Leadership and expertise in design sustainability is highly desirable. Candidates with NCIDQ, LEED, and other industry-specific credentials are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate must reside in Washington State by the start of the position and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching in person. This includes teaching on the Bellevue College campus and participating in non-teaching duties such as committee service, advising, and professional development activities. While there may be opportunities to teach online or hybrid courses, faculty are expected to maintain a significant presence on campus to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the college community.

Furthermore, we seek candidates who embrace culturally responsive pedagogy, value diverse perspectives, and demonstrate an ability to create welcoming learning spaces that foster student success. Candidates with experience advancing equity, inclusion, and social justice in their teaching, scholarship, or service are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Position Salary Range: $81,757.08/year - $114,664.94/year

Annual salary is based on a 176-day contract with a minimum of $81,757.08; beginning salary will be determined by the assessment of the candidate's education and related experience. New hires start no higher than $87,663.74 unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment. All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty maintains office hours and participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

About The College  

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College.

About the Department  

Bellevue College has one of the largest interior design programs in the state of Washington. The CIDA-accredited program provides students with a broad foundation in fine arts and design, skill-based practice, and critical thinking experiences. The curriculum offers rigorous and varied methods of design investigation, including exposure to a variety of interior project types and relevant design problems.

Our program currently enrolls over 300 full- and part-time students, historically graduating an average of 30 to 50 students per year. The program attracts students with diverse cultural and academic backgrounds, with half of our students employed while they are enrolled, and many returning students who are preparing for or reacting to career or life changes. Currently, we have 5 full-time faculty members and many talented adjunct instructors, all with diverse academic backgrounds and practice-based experience, and a dedication to student success.

Essential Functions  

Teaching duties include:

• Conduct equitable teaching and promote learning excellence in the Interior Design department via grounded or hybrid course delivery.
• Foster a positive and caring learning community where diversity and pluralism are advanced.
• Promote creative and critical thinking through a variety of applied and project-based learning methods.
• Provide verbal and written assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Establish and maintain weekly office hours (5 hours/week) to assist students with academic advising, coursework, and classroom-related questions.
• Review and update assigned courses to ensure currency of information, appropriate pedagogy, and implementation of student learning outcomes that achieve CIDA accreditation standards.
• Maintain knowledge and skills in teaching, in the interior design discipline, and in cultural versatility.
• Participate in all College-required faculty training.
• Support the college's Pluralism and Diversity initiative and Student Success initiative by integrating related concepts into class activities and departmental programs.
• Provide culturally responsible departmental and degree pathway advising to prospective and currently enrolled program students on degree completion planning, transfer credit evaluation, and career preparation, including navigating obstacles that underrepresented, and historically marginalized student populations may experience in college (e.g. students with disabilities, students of color, first generation college students, LBGTQia students, Veterans, 2nd language learners, etc.).

Non-teaching duties include:

• Participate in program-level curriculum development and revision that is appropriate for a culturally diverse population.
• Contribute to college and departmental governance and activities (e.g. project leadership, program chair roles, college-wide effort to dismantle barriers that can impact underrepresented and historically marginalized student populations, etc.).
• Assist in the development, distribution, and collection of student learning outcome assessments.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Promote program growth through retention and recruitment which could be through, community outreach through instructional and program-sponsored efforts, promoting collaborative relationships with guest lecturers and critics, industry partners, civic organizations, high schools, and the regional community at large.
• Perform other reasonable duties and functions that may be assigned by the Arts & Humanities Dean and Interior Design Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in interior design, architecture, interior architecture, environmental design, or industrial design.
• Professional experience in interior design, architecture, interior architecture, environmental design, or industrial design.
• Experience using industry-standard digital design media and emerging communication tools for virtual collaboration and online instruction.
• Experience in integrating diversity, pluralism, and inclusion into teaching and learning, or equivalent transferable skills to do so.
• Familiarity with Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) standards, National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification, and their relevance to interior design education and practice.

Preferred Qualifications  

• National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certification.
• Master's degree from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in interior design, architecture, interior architecture, environmental design, industrial design, or other relevant discipline.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience forming an interior design curriculum or courses to address environmental, social, and economic design sustainability issues, and familiarity with industry standard organizations and certifications (e.g. GBC, LFI, LEED, etc.).
• Active affiliation with professional design organizations.
• Experience in teaching a variety of interior design-related subjects in a four-year curriculum, such as foundational and advanced design studios, history and theory, and industry-standard software.
• Mastery of digital design media, graphic communication skills and presentation techniques.
• Expertise in interdisciplinary curriculum and teaching.
• Expertise using 3D digital and traditional fabrication tools and processes.
• Experience in curriculum development and program management in a multi-cultural college setting.
• Leadership experience in bringing together people of diverse backgrounds in an inclusive and collaborative manner.

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

Other Information  

• This position is eligible for relocation allowance.
• Sponsorship for employment-based visa may be an option for full-time tenure-track faculty position only and depending upon applicants qualification.

How To Apply  

Applications received by 2/24/2025 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. This position will begin Fall Quarter, 2025.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Attach a statement of your Teaching Philosophy (max 2 pages)
• Attach a Diversity Statement  (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College. Please note that your Diversity Statement must be a separate response from your Teaching Philosophy
• Attach a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts may be submitted - official transcripts required upon employment)
• Attach a digital portfolio of professional work, as well as samples of student work from your classes, containing no more than 20 pages (supported file types: doc, docx, pdf, jpeg, jpg). Ensure each image is of sufficient size and resolution for viewing details on a laptop.
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact: 

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu .

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