My days are a blend of management, teaching, and hands-on work. I oversee our diverse programs and workshops, steward the land, and handle public relations. Teaching is a big part of my role, from introductory tours to long-term apprenticeship programs. I guide participants in building structures like emergency shelters and elaborate designs using Super Adobe techniques. Every day, I cherish the blend of creativity, education, and collaboration.
CAREER
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$90,880
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+5.1% (as fast as the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary Do
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.
Other Job Titles Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary May Have
Adjunct Instructor, Adjunct Professor, Architecture Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Faculty Member, Instructor, Interior Design Professor, Lecturer, Professor
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Doctoral or professional degree (47%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Everyone
The best way to get into this career is to get hands-on experience. Take a workshop, volunteer, and get as much exposure as you can.
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