Part-Time Adjunct Faculty – Interior Design (Upper Division - Healthcare Studio)

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: School of Architecture, Woodbury

POSITION: Temp, Non-Exempt, Part-time

Pay Range: The compensation for a 6-unit studio is $ 14,259.38

Term: Fall 2026

Work Hours and location: Tuesday and Friday 1:00-6:00. On Campus.
In-person at the Woodbury University campus, 7500 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504

AVAILABLE: Fall Term 2026

POSTING DATE: July 15, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.

Definition of Classification:

Woodbury’s School of Architecture offers a four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Interior Design at its Los Angeles campus. Through small class sizes and individual attention, we foster close mentoring relationships between faculty, staff and students.
We are seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach upper-division Interior Design studio with a focus on healthcare design. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in commercial interior design, particularly healthcare environments, and a strong understanding of design aesthetics, materials, and interior building codes related to healthcare facilities. Faculty are expected to plan and prepare course materials, maintain an engaging and collaborative studio environment, and support students through all phases of the design process. Responsibilities include project development, critiques, student mentoring, grading, and reviews.

The ideal candidate will bring professional experience in commercial interior design, particularly healthcare-related projects, with the ability to guide students in developing thoughtful, technically sound, and aesthetically strong design solutions. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of healthcare planning, interior materials and finish selections, building systems, accessibility standards, and interior codes applicable to healthcare facilities.

Experience/Training/Education:

Required

• Prior collegiate-level teaching experience preferred.
• Professional experience in commercial built interior design projects required.
• Knowledge of healthcare design, planning, and material selection.
• Understanding of interior building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Strong design sensibility, material and aesthetic understanding.
• Ability to mentor and guide students through studio-based learning environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCIDQ certification preferred, but not required.
• Master’s degree in Interior Design or related field preferred, but not required.
• Experience with healthcare, hospitality, workplace, or institutional interiors preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• The ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse groups of learners and colleagues.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Communicates effectively in oral and written form.
• Knowledge of best practices in special education instruction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Apply: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please submit application materials before July 15, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, a cover letter, and a resume or CV are required. Examples of professional work in PDF format.

 Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; peak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University expects to pay for this position is defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

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