Occupation · SOC 25-1031
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Job Zone 5
Typical preparation
Extensive preparation
Stackable credential programs
387 mapped
Core skills
Learning StrategiesInstructingReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
DesignEnglish LanguageBuilding and ConstructionEducation and TrainingCommunications and Media
Technology & tools
Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareVideo creation and editing software
Representative tasks
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as architectural design methods, aesthetics and design, and structures and materials.Evaluate and grade students' work, including work performed in design studios.Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.Act as advisers to student organizations.Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.Participate in campus and community events.
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Course syllabi and instructional handouts — draft and organize under faculty mentor guidance for undergraduate architecture courses.Assigned readings and current architectural literature — review and summarize to inform preparation of introductory lecture content.Architectural design concepts and basic aesthetics — present in structured lectures to undergraduate students under supervisory observation.Student design studio submissions — evaluate using department-provided rubrics under guidance from senior faculty reviewers.Student attendance records and grade logs — maintain accurately using department-mandated systems in compliance with institutional policy.CAD software and desktop publishing tools — apply to prepare visual course materials and assignment handouts for architecture studios.Classroom discussions on foundational architectural topics — facilitate with structured prompts under supervision of an experienced instructor.Standardized examinations and quizzes — administer and grade according to established departmental procedures for introductory architecture courses.Professional conferences and peer-reviewed journals — engage with to stay current on emerging trends in architectural education and practice.Learning management and calendar scheduling software — use to organize course timelines, post materials, and communicate assignments to students.
developing
Course curricula and learning objectives — revise iteratively based on student performance data and feedback within an established architecture program.Lecture series on architectural structures, materials, and construction methods — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate and graduate cohorts.Design studio critique sessions — facilitate with reduced oversight, providing formative and summative feedback aligned to program-level competencies.Grading frameworks for complex design projects — develop and apply consistently across studio sections to ensure fair and transparent assessment.Student academic records and required institutional reports — maintain and submit on schedule in accordance with accreditation and compliance requirements.Graphics, photo imaging, and video creation software — employ to produce engaging multimodal instructional content for architecture lecture courses.Classroom discourse on advanced design theory and professional ethics — moderate to deepen student engagement and critical analytical skills.Examination content aligned to course learning outcomes — compile, administer, and grade with increasing autonomy across multiple course sections.Collegial networks and professional organizations — participate in actively to integrate emerging building technology and sustainability knowledge into teaching.Analytical and scientific software relevant to structural analysis — introduce to students as supplementary instructional tools within design technology courses.
proficient
Curriculum architecture across multiple courses and sequences — plan, evaluate, and revise autonomously to ensure coherence and alignment with accreditation standards.Graduate and undergraduate lecture programs on advanced topics including design methods, building systems, and socio-cultural dimensions of architecture — develop and deliver with scholarly depth.Complex, non-routine student design studio work — assess holistically using discipline-specific criteria, providing expert formative critique that advances individual student mastery.Course materials spanning syllabi, case studies, and research-based handouts — produce at a high scholarly standard that reflects current practice and academic discourse.Difficult classroom discussions involving contested design philosophies or professional ethics — initiate and moderate with skillful facilitation that promotes rigorous intellectual exchange.Comprehensive student learning outcomes data — analyze using monitoring and systems evaluation approaches to identify program-level gaps and guide instructional improvements.Advanced CAD, BIM, and computer-based training platforms — integrate strategically into architecture pedagogy to prepare students for contemporary professional environments.Current professional and academic literature across design, engineering, law, and public safety domains — synthesize critically to keep course content at the frontier of the discipline.Independent research and scholarly writing — produce and publish to maintain disciplinary expertise that directly enriches instruction in architecture courses.Cross-disciplinary instructional challenges involving mathematics, fine arts, and engineering and technology knowledge — resolve through innovative pedagogical problem-solving in studio and lecture settings.
advanced
Programmatic curriculum vision for an architecture department — set strategic direction, championing innovations in design pedagogy that align with national accreditation and professional licensure standards.Junior faculty and teaching assistants — mentor and develop by modeling expert instructional practice, providing structured coaching, and evaluating teaching effectiveness across the department.Department-wide assessment frameworks for design studio and lecture courses — design and institutionalize to drive continuous improvement in student learning outcomes at organizational scale.Academic and professional communities in architecture — represent at the highest level through keynote addresses, editorial leadership, and service on national accreditation bodies.Institutional policy on curriculum standards, academic integrity, and student records — shape and communicate to ensure departmental compliance with university, legal, and professional regulatory requirements.Interdisciplinary research agendas connecting architecture with engineering, sociology, and public safety — lead and coordinate to generate knowledge that transforms both the field and its teaching.Organizational adoption of emerging instructional technologies including immersive visualization and AI-assisted design tools — champion and evaluate at the program level to keep the curriculum future-ready.Complex departmental resource allocation and scheduling decisions — exercise senior judgment to optimize faculty workload, course sequencing, and studio capacity across degree programs.External funding proposals and grant applications for architectural education and research initiatives — develop and steward to secure resources that advance the program's scholarly mission.Collaborative relationships with professional architecture firms, government bodies, and community organizations — cultivate strategically to enrich experiential learning opportunities for students and faculty alike.
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