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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.

$105,770
Median Pay
6-12 years
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EPOCH score: 25/25

Total Score4/6
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Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Doctoral degree

Time to Job Ready

6-12 years

Based on Job Zone 5. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit)3D modeling software (SketchUp, 3ds Max)Adobe Creative SuiteLearning management systemsBIM softwareRendering software

Key Abilities

Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingNear VisionProblem Sensitivity

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Compensation Details

$60,610
10th Percentile
$105,770
Median
$174,390
90th Percentile

Based on 8,350 employed workers

Also Known As

Adjunct InstructorAdjunct ProfessorArchitectural Design ProfessorArchitectural Drafting InstructorArchitecture Faculty MemberArchitecture InstructorArchitecture ProfessorAssistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorCollege Faculty Member

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 25-1031.00