Assistant Professor of Architecture

Southwestern College • Chula Vista, CA

4d • $70,277 - $105,742

About The Position

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) seeks a full-time, tenure-track, equity-focused faculty member to teach architecture courses and serve its culturally diverse student population. The role supports students pursuing university transfer, associate degrees, certificates, employment advancement, and personal growth. The position may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, extension-site, online, or hybrid assignments, and the successful candidate may be assigned to any SWCCD campus site.

Under the direction of the Dean of the School of Arts, Communication, Design and Media, the faculty member will teach design studios, lecture courses, graphic communication, and digital representation classes. Additional duties include curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, Program Review development, articulation coordination, use of current industry-standard technology, maintaining professional conduct and ethics, holding regular student-advisement office hours, serving on college committees, professional development, and program promotion.

SWCCD emphasizes equity, inclusion, diversity, culturally responsive instruction, mentorship, and collaboration. Faculty are expected to foster an inclusive educational environment and support students’ educational goals. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience, or an associate degree and six years of professional experience. Foreign degrees require an evaluation by a NACES-member credential evaluation service. The salary is listed as $70,277–$105,742 per year, with initial placement based on experience and education. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System.

Requirements

• Any bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), and the evaluation must be submitted with the application.
• Skill in employing and teaching freehand drawing and sketching, manual drafting, graphic representation, architectural design, structures, and architectural practice.
• Proficiency in utilizing and teaching digital modeling, computer-aided design, and graphic representation applications, including Lumion, Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Demonstrated mastery of physical three-dimensional model building and digital fabrication.
• Knowledge of NAAB accreditation standards.
• Familiarity with NCARB’s Education, Experience, and Examination requirements.
• Knowledge of and experience with Sustainable Energy Studies programs.
• Familiarity with the California Community College system and experience working within the California Education Code framework.
• Thorough understanding of diverse learning styles and demonstrated ability to adapt teaching techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate an educational program and collaborate with faculty and staff.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to a culturally diverse student population.
• Ability to support an inclusive environment and demonstrate sensitivity and respect for people of varied social, economic, cultural, ideological, ethnic, and disability backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Valid California state architectural license or a Master of Architecture degree.
• Recent community-college teaching experience in architectural design studios, lecture courses, graphic communication, and digital representation.
• Experience reviewing and developing architecture curriculum.
• Strong commitment to remaining current in architecture and its instructional program.
• Evidence of active participation in college or community programs, committees, activities, or professional organizations related to architecture or design.
• Experience working in a community with a diversity pattern similar to Southwestern College’s service area.
• A short teaching demonstration may be required of candidates invited to interview.

Responsibilities

• Teach architecture design studios, lecture courses, graphic communication, and digital representation classes.
• Develop curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
• Develop Program Reviews and coordinate articulation agreements.
• Utilize current industry-standard technology.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct and ethics.
• Maintain regular office hours for student advisement.
• Serve on college committees.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Participate in program promotion.
• Foster an inclusive, equity-minded learning environment and support students working toward their educational goals.
• Coordinate educational programs and collaborate with faculty and staff.

Benefits

• Participation in the State Teachers’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.
• Professional development opportunities and salary-schedule advancement through additional qualifying study.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree