Architecture Program Instructor [Lecturer]

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

5d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Architecture Program in the University of Maryland, College Park’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation is seeking a part-time Lecturer to teach assigned Architecture Program courses during the upcoming academic year. All courses are taught in person on the College Park campus.

The Lecturer is expected to attend an orientation session, follow the policies and procedures in the Architecture Program Faculty Handbook, consult the Architecture Program Calendar when planning semester activities, and prepare a syllabus that complies with University and program policies. The Lecturer must provide students with written assessments of their progress at least once at mid-semester and notify the Architecture Program Director in writing about students who are failing. Courses must meet at the times and locations listed in the University’s online course schedule, Testudo, and include a final examination at the designated time and place. For studio courses, the final review serves as the final examination.

The Architecture Program is part of a school that brings together architecture, planning, preservation, and development, with a focus on collaboration and people-centered solutions. The program has a national reputation for design excellence in building craft, urban design, and sustainability, and offers award-winning courses and studios. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment offers are contingent on completion of a background check, and the successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification.

Requirements

• A master's degree in the field of instruction or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in the field of instruction.
• Demonstrated successful teaching at the college level and/or relevant professional experience.
• Evidence of success in teaching undergraduate students.
• Evidence of expertise that complements or contributes to delivery of undergraduate architecture courses.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the mission of the Architecture Program and the University of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching large classes of 50 or more students.
• Commitment to and experience working closely with students and colleagues in architectural design studios.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Architecture Program courses during the upcoming academic year.
• Attend an orientation session for lecturers in the Architecture building.
• Comply with the policies and procedures in the Architecture Program Faculty Handbook.
• Consult the Architecture Program Calendar before planning semester activities.
• Write a course syllabus that complies with University of Maryland and Architecture Program policy.
• Provide students with written assessments of their progress at least at mid-semester.
• Notify the Architecture Program Director in writing of any student who is failing the course.
• Meet courses at the time and place specified in the University's online course schedule, Testudo.
• Offer a final examination at the time and place designated in Testudo; for studio courses, conduct a final review as the final examination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level