Sessional Faculty, Bachelor of Interior Design in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sessional Faculty, Bachelor of Interior Design in Canada.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and practice-oriented Interior Design program focused on studio-based learning and applied creativity. You will guide students through real-world design challenges, helping them translate theory into professional practice through hands-on projects and interactive instruction. The position is remote within Canada, with synchronous teaching aligned to EST time zones and a strong emphasis on live engagement. You will support adult learners balancing education with professional and personal commitments, fostering an inclusive and flexible learning environment. Working within a collaborative academic community, you will play a key role in shaping future design professionals. The environment values innovation, accessibility, and continuous improvement in teaching and curriculum delivery.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, studio-based Interior Design education while supporting student development through interactive, practice-driven instruction and ongoing feedback.

• Deliver studio-based Interior Design courses focused on applied learning, including client briefs, spatial planning, and concept development
• Facilitate synchronous online classes, live critiques, and project presentations to maintain a highly interactive learning experience
• Assess student work through project-based evaluations, providing timely, constructive, and development-focused feedback
• Maintain regular communication with students through office hours and ongoing academic support
• Collaborate with program leadership and faculty to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with program outcomes
• Participate in faculty development and stay current with Interior Design industry practices and pedagogical approaches

You bring a strong blend of academic credentials, professional Interior Design experience, and teaching capability, with the ability to translate real-world practice into engaging studio-based learning.

• Terminal degree in Interior Design or closely related field (Master’s in Interior Design preferred; Architecture considered with relevant experience)
• Active NCIDQ certification required
• Professional Interior Design experience across residential, commercial, institutional, or mixed-use projects
• Experience teaching Interior Design or related disciplines in post-secondary or studio-based environments
• Strong proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Photoshop
• Ability to teach in synchronous, interactive online environments and engage diverse adult learners
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills in academic settings
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and engagement with Interior Design practice and/or research

• Competitive compensation per course ($5,750 per studio course / $4,250 per theory-based course)
• Fully remote teaching within Canada
• Flexible office hours with structured synchronous teaching schedule
• Opportunity to contribute to an accredited and growing Interior Design program
• Academic collaboration with faculty and program leadership
• Professional development opportunities and tuition-free learning options across programs
• Inclusive, diverse, and student-centered academic environment
• Meaningful impact on learner success and career readiness