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Chair of Interior Design Department
Milwaukee, WI
Job Description
Interior Design Department Chairperson October 20, 2014
Mount Mary University seeks application for a full-time, tenure-track position as Chair of the Interior Design Department. The Interior Design Department is part of the School of Arts and Design. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in interior design or architecture and/or have extensive related industry experience; and five years of teaching experience interior design at the college/university level. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have an energetic, team-building leadership style and a record of building synergistic relationships with industry partners. This appointment includes teaching with an average load of eight credits per semester. Commitment to a limited number of summer hours is expected to support administrative and recruitment activities.
Position Responsibilities:
Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:
About Mount Mary University:
Mount Mary University is a Catholic women’s institution of higher learning located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with 1500 undergraduate and graduate students. The University has recently launched a creative campus initiative to build a culture where teachers and learners collaborate with the community to share ideas and explore new paradigms within and across disciplines resulting in graduates eager to make a difference in their communities and via their career path. A well-developed global studies program provides students with many options to study abroad. There are four Schools within the University and the School of Arts and Design offers degree programs in Art and Graphic Design, Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising, Art Therapy (undergraduate, graduate and doctoral studies) and Interior Design & Interior Merchandising. Electives are also offered in the Music and PE/ Dance departments as part of the School.
About the Department:
The Interior Design Department curriculum integrates professional course work with a liberal arts core. The Interior Design Department offers two majors, one in Interior Design and the other in Interior Merchandising which is a cross discipline collaboration with the Business and Communications departments. Students have an ASID student chapter and access to a resource library within the designated Interior Design studio classrooms.
Application Process:
Review of application will commence immediately for the position which could start in January or August of 2015. Deadline open until position is filled.
Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace. For confidential consideration please send letter of application, resume and or Curriculum vita, salary expectations, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:
Mount Mary University
Human Resources
2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
mmu-hrads@mtmary.edu
Fax: 414-443-3603
Mount Mary University seeks application for a full-time, tenure-track position as Chair of the Interior Design Department. The Interior Design Department is part of the School of Arts and Design. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in interior design or architecture and/or have extensive related industry experience; and five years of teaching experience interior design at the college/university level. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have an energetic, team-building leadership style and a record of building synergistic relationships with industry partners. This appointment includes teaching with an average load of eight credits per semester. Commitment to a limited number of summer hours is expected to support administrative and recruitment activities.
Position Responsibilities:
- Teach 8 credits per semester at the undergraduate level in interior design supporting both studio and lecture classes for interior design and interior merchandising degree students.
- Mentor and advise undergraduate majors to achieve graduation goals in a timely manner. Address overall student professional development needs through continuous feedback and example.
- Oversee the development of internships, independent studies and field work placements as part of required educational experiences.
- Promote the department and work to attract students to the University through investments in community activities and other recruiting events.
- Mentor, support and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty including reviewing course evaluations and making recommendations for promotion and tenure. Supervise administrative support staff.
- Foster industry relationships and develop professional interactions for students within the curriculum as well as within opportunities for student internships.
- Act as Sponsor for ASID Student Chapter preparing students for leadership roles in professional organizations.
- Responsible for assessment of the department, including program review, annual updates and accreditation. Prepare CIDA accreditation documentation and provide reports to accrediting bodies.
- Build and sustain a dynamic network of department alumnae
- Develop and evaluate curriculum requirements and work to align student educational experiences with a CIDA accredited education and marketplace demands
- Work with the school dean on course scheduling, rotations and enrollment forecast modeling. Identify classes that need to be scheduled for each semester. Coordinate the schedule with other department chairs as needed
- Oversee department budget and collaborate with school dean on establishing budget priorities and long term needs for staffing, classroom technology and equipment.
- Attend School Chairs meetings and work to build collaborative synergy between diverse School disciplines. Represent and report strategic initiatives at the department level to the School of Arts and Design level.
- Serve on department and University committees.
Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in an interior design-related discipline. Degree from a CIDA-accredited interior design program preferred.
- Minimum of three years of teaching experience at the college or university level; CIDA-accredited programs preferred. Experience with CIDA accreditation review process a plus.
- Must have NCIDQ certification. Active as an ASID or IIDA professional member a plus. LEED AP considered important.
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience in interior design-related field. Working knowledge and experience with Google Sketch Up and Autodesk REVIT programs a plus.
- Evidence of scholarly/creative activities.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude and empathic design focus is required to support Creative Campus initiatives and design thinking approach within University
About Mount Mary University:
Mount Mary University is a Catholic women’s institution of higher learning located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with 1500 undergraduate and graduate students. The University has recently launched a creative campus initiative to build a culture where teachers and learners collaborate with the community to share ideas and explore new paradigms within and across disciplines resulting in graduates eager to make a difference in their communities and via their career path. A well-developed global studies program provides students with many options to study abroad. There are four Schools within the University and the School of Arts and Design offers degree programs in Art and Graphic Design, Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising, Art Therapy (undergraduate, graduate and doctoral studies) and Interior Design & Interior Merchandising. Electives are also offered in the Music and PE/ Dance departments as part of the School.
About the Department:
The Interior Design Department curriculum integrates professional course work with a liberal arts core. The Interior Design Department offers two majors, one in Interior Design and the other in Interior Merchandising which is a cross discipline collaboration with the Business and Communications departments. Students have an ASID student chapter and access to a resource library within the designated Interior Design studio classrooms.
Application Process:
Review of application will commence immediately for the position which could start in January or August of 2015. Deadline open until position is filled.
Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace. For confidential consideration please send letter of application, resume and or Curriculum vita, salary expectations, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:
Mount Mary University
Human Resources
2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
mmu-hrads@mtmary.edu
Fax: 414-443-3603
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
January 2015 or August 2015
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
1st shift
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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