Affiliated Instructor in Design at Wheaton College – Norton, Massachusetts
Wheaton College
Norton, Massachusetts, 02766, United States
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About This Position
Posting Number:
0601285
Position Title:
Affiliated Instructor in Design
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Part-Time
Staff Term:
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Fall Semester Only
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Provost
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
04/23/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
References:
Supplemental Questions:
Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
0601285
Position Title:
Affiliated Instructor in Design
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Part-Time
Staff Term:
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Fall Semester Only
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Provost
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Department of Creative Arts, which houses the Design program at Wheaton College,
seeks an instructor to teach DES 298: Designing Architectural Spaces for the Fall semester. The course is scheduled to run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:20 from Sept. 1- Dec 11th, 2026 and will serve 10-15 students.
seeks an instructor to teach DES 298: Designing Architectural Spaces for the Fall semester. The course is scheduled to run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:20 from Sept. 1- Dec 11th, 2026 and will serve 10-15 students.
Course Description
This course teaches principles and methods for considering human experiences in built environments and how form and materials affect experiences. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are taught as students assess, measure, make and plan prototypes, addressing access to and use of spaces. Students develop the ability to assess conditions, consider environmental and material properties and apply design principles to create accessible and effective prototypes and plans. Instruction includes sketching, model-making and basic digital design tools to depict and communicate ideas clearly and effectively. Prerequisite: ART 112: Three-Dimensional Design or permission of instructor.
About Wheaton Students
Wheaton students are compassionate individuals who work well together and aim to make a positive impact in the world. Within a flexible, liberal arts Compass Curriculum, many students double major.
This course teaches principles and methods for considering human experiences in built environments and how form and materials affect experiences. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are taught as students assess, measure, make and plan prototypes, addressing access to and use of spaces. Students develop the ability to assess conditions, consider environmental and material properties and apply design principles to create accessible and effective prototypes and plans. Instruction includes sketching, model-making and basic digital design tools to depict and communicate ideas clearly and effectively. Prerequisite: ART 112: Three-Dimensional Design or permission of instructor.
About Wheaton Students
Wheaton students are compassionate individuals who work well together and aim to make a positive impact in the world. Within a flexible, liberal arts Compass Curriculum, many students double major.
Additional Information:
- Wheaton college uses the Canvas Learning Management System for all courses. Posting a syllabus, assignments and grades in Canvas is required.
- Current syllabi and project outlines are available for adaptation or use if desired.
- Review Wheaton’s academic calendar for holidays and official dates
Minimum Qualifications:
MArch and 2+ years professional experience or a BA, BS, or BArch in Architecture or related field and 4+ years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching experience is preferred but not required.
Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $5,000/course.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $5,000/course.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate.
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
04/23/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
References:
Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References
- Other Document
- Teaching Philosophy
- Media Link
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