Architecture Instructor

Pasadena City College Employer:
Pasadena, CA, USLocation:
Tue, Mar 7 '23Posted on:
$7,471 - $11,097 monthly Pay:

Job Type Full-Time Faculty
Department Instruction
Job Number 03537
Division Visual Arts, Media Studies & Library
Closing 3/15/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Probationary Period Tenure-Track (Four Years)
Salary Schedule/Range Contract Monthly Faculty
Work Shift Thirty-four (34) hours per week
consisting of a combination of in-class teaching and preparation for
teaching plus five and one half (5.5) hours of additional time for
student conferences; and five and one half (5.5) hours for professional
growth and development, College governance and other professional
responsibilities for a total of 45.5 hours/week for each of two 16-week
semesters.
Official Posting Please use the link to find the official posting and apply. Architecture Instructor

Description
Pasadena City College is hiring a full-time, tenure track Architecture Instructor commencing in the 2023-24 academic year.

The primary emphasis will be in teaching all levels of architecture courses. The instructor’s focus will be in teaching both entry level architectural design to students beginning the PCC program and teaching advanced skills and techniques to advanced students. Candidates should demonstrate a successful record of significant work and/or expertise in teaching emerging trends in the area of design and history/theory. Experience with subjects such as architectural world history and theory and digital fabrication is expected for this position.

We are committed to helping all students achieve their educational goals, including those of every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, regardless of background and level of preparation. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented demographics in the sciences who can create a welcoming classroom culture and positively engage in our diverse student population.

At Pasadena City College (PCC) we celebrate and respect the racial, social, economic, academic and cultural diversity including students with different ability statuses.

We seek candidates whose experience, teaching, and/or service advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice.
We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.
Faculty are expected to have an inclusive stance on mentoring and engagement that incorporates working with historically marginalized populations.
We seek candidates who have the desire and ability to create a welcoming classroom culture that positively engages and impacts our racially and socially diverse student population.
We seek applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the College's mission, vision, and core values

We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their educational goals. PCC is a designated Hispanic-serving institution that takes great responsibility in serving our Latinx students while also supporting Black, Asian American and Pacific Islander and Indigenous students towards their educational attainment and economic well-being. Pasadena City College prides itself on faculty contributions through active participation in college-wide governance and the decision-making process.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ARCHITECTURE INSTRUCTOR:

Teach a variety of courses in Architectural Design, Architectural Visual Communications, Architectural Materials and Methods of Construction, Architectural History, and Professional Practice
Work closely with students to develop the creative, conceptual and critical potential of their design projects
Provide leadership in, and complete the development of, professional, career development, and interdisciplinary curriculum consistent with Career and Technical Education standards and best practices
Develop and maintain pathway relationships with K-12 partners, campus resources, transfer institutions and the professional community through networking and advisory committee duties
Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students, to manage shared facilities and resources in the VAMS division
Actively participate in other professional duties such as student advising, departmental and college committees, grant writing and reporting, course and program assessment, student outreach, program review and update, assessment of articulation agreements with transfer institutions, maintenance of accredited status with accrediting organizations
Maintain and update course-relevant skills through professional development opportunities
Maintain a professional voice through continuing interaction with professionals in the field
Oversee students in work-based learning experiences on and off campus
Lead and participate in reviews of student work and presentations across the program
Participate in professional development activities that support best practices for teaching a diverse population of both major and non-major students
Participate in the evaluation, revision, and development of the curriculum
Participate in the recruitment, outreach, and development of internship opportunities for students
Participate with faculty to develop and assess student learning outcomes. Use the results to improve teaching and learning
Undertake the divisional and professional responsibilities of a regular faculty member
Participate in divisional and college governance activities through committee service and/or other appropriate activities

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated experience and instructional knowledge of critical aspects of design and history of architecture.
Demonstrated experience as a jury coordinator and participant in collegiate architectural education environments.
Currency and knowledge of emerging trends in architectural design, history and theory.
Ability to work with students of varying academic preparation and learning styles.
Ability to utilize different methods and mediums in delivering course material
Demonstrated experience in integrating key architecture program principles including sustainability and global thinking.
Demonstrated excellence in critical analytic, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Experience working successfully in a socially, ethnically and economically diverse environment.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and a desire for collegial collaboration across the campus.
Ability to create a culture of excellence, collaboration, social responsibility and professionalism in the student community through curricula and extra-curricula activities
Ability to guide students to a meaningful understanding of the contextual relationships between architectural production and urbanism, socio-economics, and culture
Skills needed to develop students' commitment to environmental sustainability and the ethical responsibilities of the profession
Commitment to creating equity and serving community college students underrepresented in the architectural, design and construction professions, including women and racially minoritized students
Ability to adapt varying pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of students with differing learning modalities and abilities
Knowledge of current practices in distance education including learning management systems such as Canvas
Experience with Student Learning Outcomes and assessment methods
Outstanding interpersonal skills and a desire and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and other members of the campus community
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with students of varying academic preparation and learning styles
Knowledgeable about culturally sustaining pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging African American, Latinx, and Indigenous groups who are historically underrepresented and underserved
Recent experience working with minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shapes patterns of participation and outcomes
Willingness to examine and remediate ones instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience and proficiency in current teaching and learning techniques

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience,

Any Associate degree and six years of experience,

A valid California Community College Instructor Credential,

The equivalent

Degree must be shown as conferred on transcript. Some degrees may require equivalency. When equivalency is requested, the file will be reviewed by PCC’s Equivalency Committee. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide ample documentation to support equivalent qualifications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional experience in architectural design, fabrication, construction or related design field
Professional experience with analog and digital 2D and 3D design tools and processes, including industry-standard software such as Autocad, Rhino (and Grasshopper), Revit Building Information Modeling (BIM), digit rendering software, digital media, printing technologies and interactive technologies
Experience teaching advanced Architectural design, portfolio preparation, and career preparation courses at the community college level
Experience with strategic career pathway development strategies and activities such as outreach, mentoring, professional networking, competitions and scholarships, transfer events and social media
Membership in professional organizations such as American Institute of Architects (AIA), or National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
Professional licensure completed or in progress
Demonstrated experience in professional practice. Minimum 2 years applicable experience in an architectural office.

THE ASSIGNMENT:

Ten Months, 100% - Tenure-track position beginning August 2023.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful completion of livescan clearance and TB screening
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per government codes 3100-3109
Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a current or former member
Board of Trustees approval

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Applications completed and received by 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2023 will receive full consideration.

Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Positions are full-time (100%) and "open until filled," unless otherwise stated.
The college president will conduct a final interview and recommend a candidate to the Board of Trustees.

Once applications are submitted they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete.

If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources office at
626.585.7388. Applicants may expect to be notified approximately 4 – 5 weeks following the closing date as to the status of their application.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

For full consideration, all of the following must be submitted along with the online application. An incomplete application packet will not be forwarded to the hiring committee for review.

Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Cover Letter addressing qualifications for this position. Please discuss the ways you meet each of the points listed under “The Responsibilities,” “Minimum Qualifications,” “Professional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities” and “Desirable/Preferred Qualifications. Include an Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement that describes your past and planned contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Link in a pdf or Word document to your website-based professional portfolio

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.

Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all application materials are fully and correctly submitted.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

Pasadena Area Community College District
Human Resources

Address
1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, California, 91106-2003

Phone
(626) 585-7388

Website
https://pasadena.edu/hr

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