Architecture Instructor

El Paso Community College•El Paso, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Architecture Instructor provides instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of El Paso Community College. In-person work on campus is an essential function. This is an anticipated tenure-track faculty opening with annual academic-year employment contracts, leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year of employment. Depending on college needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses in a semester. The hiring committee may offer the position as a Lecturer position if deemed appropriate; an additional full-time Lecturer position may also be offered from the applicant pool if a vacancy arises during the evaluation or hiring process. The instructor teaches and supports students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles; develops and revises curriculum and instructional materials; evaluates curriculum and student learning outcomes; advises students; and contributes to the academic, administrative, and governance work of the discipline, division, and College. The role also involves ongoing professional development and supporting the community college’s mission to serve the community. The position requires a qualifying master’s degree in Architecture or a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Architecture, discipline teaching experience, and experience or ability to teach at the community college level and incorporate technology into the classroom. Applicants must submit transcripts, a teaching portfolio, and a statement of teaching philosophy with the application. The role is security-sensitive and requires a criminal background check as permitted or required by law and College policy.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Architecture, or a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Architecture.
Submit a transcript reflecting completed coursework and conferred degrees; applicants must be fully qualified at the time of application.
Submit a teaching/professional portfolio and a statement of teaching philosophy with the application.
Experience teaching in the discipline.
Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
Experience or ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check, as permitted or required by applicable law and College policies.
Provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.
Academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university, or be certified as recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in the institution’s home country.
Foreign-language transcripts must include a full word-for-word translation by a current NACES member and an equivalency evaluation to United States accredited coursework.
Complete and submit an EPCC online application by the announced deadline; applications missing required transcripts, teaching portfolio, or teaching philosophy will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged.
Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview may receive reimbursement for one-half of qualifying transportation costs for travel within the United States, and the College will arrange and pay for up to two nights of lodging.

Responsibilities

Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with a syllabus by the end of the first week of classes, describing course requirements, objectives, methods for attaining objectives, and evaluation methods.
Use teaching methods appropriate for students with varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Enable students to assess their progress and provide reasonable opportunities for them to master course objectives.
Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials; submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
Assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
Post and maintain office hours in accordance with institutional guidelines.
Serve as an academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
Provide opportunities for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for evaluations to be submitted to the designated office.
Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects and exhibiting leadership in their implementation.
Participate on committees and contribute to College governance through active committee service.
Work with faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
Participate in faculty orientation, professional development seminars, and other activities that enhance professional development; maintain professional awareness and growth.
Support the community college’s mission to serve the community.
Assist with ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, budgets, and other instructional matters.
Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or directed.