Job Description

Position Summary

The Department of Design and Merchandising seeks applications for spring and fall 2026 part-time, adjunct instructor(s) to teach one or more courses in the Interior Architecture and Design Program. Responsibilities may include teaching required undergraduate courses, serving as internship coordinator and/or industry liaison. It is anticipated that this position would allow for remote work (if desired) and the possibility for continuation through additional semesters based on department and program needs.

To learn more about the Department of Design and Merchandising (DM), please visit: https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/dm

Full Consideration Date

7/1/2026

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Supervision

Supervisor Name: Joan Anderson

Supervisor Title: Interim Department Head

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, interior design, or environmental design.

• A minimum of 2-years industry experience in architecture, interior design, or environmental design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in teaching at college and university.

• Demonstrated success in developing academic and/or professional development classes.

• Demonstrated involvement in design industry professional organizations.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials directly to this posting:

• Cover letter

• CV or resume

• Portfolio or work samples optional

This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on July 1, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.