Architecture Instructor Tenure Track - Laney College

Peralta Community College District Careers • Oakland, CA

21h

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Vice President of Instruction, the Architecture Instructor teaches course in architectural design, drafting, graphics, and digital design technologies. The instructor should demonstrate strong knowledge of manual drafting as well as contemporary design technologies including CAD , BIM , 3D modeling, rendering and animation, AI assisted design tools, and architectural visualization and presentation techniques. Teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment. Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.

Requirements

• Possession of any bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional experience in architecture, architectural design, or a related field; OR
• Possession of any associate degree from an accredited college or university and six years of professional experience in architecture, architectural design, or a closely related field; OR
• May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach architecture courses. (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990). OR
• The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable as college transcripts, as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications).
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in architecture, architectural design, or related fields.
• At least fifteen years of extensive professional and teaching experience in architecture, architectural design, or architectural drafting, including experience teaching at the community college level; and professional experience in architectural practice such as project management, project coordination, or office management.
• Demonstrated experience teaching architectural design, drafting, and architectural graphics.
• Experience teaching both manual drafting techniques and digital architectural design technologies.
• Familiarity with architectural design technologies including CAD , BIM , 3D modeling, rendering and animation, AI assisted design tools, and architectural visualization and presentation techniques.
• Experience teaching architectural studio courses that integrate design development, drafting, and presentation.
• Experience mentoring and advising students pursuing architecture or design careers or transfer to four-year architecture programs.
• Commitment to the community college mission of providing instructional strategies and resources that support the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and members of the professional architecture and design community.
• Ability to motivate and support the learning of students with varying academic backgrounds and skill levels.
• Knowledge of and commitment to limiting the cost of course materials for students, using online educational resources or other low-cost options.

Responsibilities

• Teaches course in architectural design, drafting, graphics, and digital design technologies.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of manual drafting as well as contemporary design technologies including CAD , BIM , 3D modeling, rendering and animation, AI assisted design tools, and architectural visualization and presentation techniques.
• Teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment.
• Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time