Program Director - Interior DesignThe Gallatin College Interior Design Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations and the academic quality of the program. This includes leading faculty teams; advancing curriculum and assessment; developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive program of lectures, labs, and student support; teaching for the program; and maintaining active industry partnerships.Position can be structured as either a fiscal year Non-Tenure Track Faculty member OR as an academic year Tenure-Track Faculty member.Salary: $54,076 starting salary annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.Duties and Responsibilities:Leadership & AdministrationTeaching, Advising & Student SuccessCurriculum, Assessment & AccreditationIndustry & Community EngagementCollaborationRequired Qualifications:Associate's degree in interior design or related field.10 years demonstrated professional experience in interior design (private and/or public).Demonstrated experience networking with local or state interior design partners.Demonstrated experience teaching or training in an educational setting or as an industry trainer.At least one of the following credentials/certifications: LEED-AP, WELL-AP, NCIDQ certification.Understand requirements needed to gain NCIDQ Certification.Demonstrated proficiency in CAD and Revit.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in a related field.NCIDQ Certification.College or university teaching experience.Program and/or curriculum development experience.Experience in academic administration in a technical or community college.Use of instructional technology beyond basic computer skills.Use of simulation technology for teaching-learning; experience with simulation technologies and autonomous learning.The Successful Candidate Will:Commitment to the two-year college mission, high academic standards, and responsiveness to student and industry needs.Passion for teaching and student success; desire to innovate, grow professionally, and engage with the design community and colleagues.Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.Demonstrated management skills; ability to lead collaboratively and work effectively with diverse teams and individuals.Willingness to participate actively in college activities beyond one's field.Willingness to obtain and maintain membership in at least one of: IDEC, IIDA, or ASID (within the first year of employment).Position Special Requirements/Additional Information:Evening work schedule and hours are required.Special events and work during those special events will be required.Applications will be:Screening of applications will begin on April 17, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.EEO Statement:Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
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