Assistant Professor, Architecture

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

The selected candidate will work as a full-time, tenure-track faculty memberin the Architecture department specializing in foundational architecturecourses that support Architecture program students. The successfulapplicant will join a robust department where faculty members are refl ectivepractitioners and knowledgeable instructors in architecture. Facultymembers at Salt Lake Community College support students seeking to enterthe workforce or transfer to a four-year college or university by developingand maintaining high-quality, industry-standard curricula that providesstudents with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in futurecareers.

All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences. 
Faculty are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

Placement within the range is based on a review of the candidate’s education and credentials, discipline-specific experience, teaching effectiveness and competencies, and internal equity across rank and department. SLCC’s faculty compensation practices align with institutional policy and support equitable, consistent placement within approved ranges.

TEACHING:

Under general supervision, the faculty member will prepare and teach a combination of traditional lecture/lab, hybrid (on-campus/online), remote broadcast, and/or fully online courses as assigned by the department. This position will include the development and teaching of foundational architecture courses that support all Architecture program students. The faculty member will teach an average of 15 instructional units per semester (approximately 18 hours of in-class time per week during Fall and Spring semesters) in the Architecture program within the Architecture department Salt Lake Community College. Regular full-time faculty members teach assigned day, evening, and weekend classes in accordance with established guidelines and policies. SLCC faculty participate in advising, committee assignments, academic and institutional support activities, and other duties as assigned. The assigned teaching load may consist of introductory courses, general education courses, and concurrent enrollment courses which require coordination of course curriculum paperwork, general education 5-year reviews, and adjunct training. Additional duties will include participation in Architecture program curriculum development, annual program assessments, and periodic program reviews in collaboration with other program faculty.

• Creates an effective, supportive learning environment for students regardless of delivery method.
• Teaches courses consistent with department procedures, the appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description.
• Provides each student with a syllabus (paper or online) on the first day of class that complies with department procedures and the course CCO.
• Teaches assigned classes during the required contact hours at the scheduled times and places.
• Demonstrates incorporation of active and applied learning in courses taught (hands-on and engaged activities).
• Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.
• Promotes development of critical thinking among students.
• Actively participates in the update and production of new curriculum development and related activities as a contributing team member of the program area, department, campus, college, and state.
• Maintains and posts current teaching schedule and office hours.
• Maintains a significant campus presence, responding to instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community.
• Meets with students outside of class a minimum of 5 hours/week in-person or online (office hours).
• Is available to teach courses at times directed by academic needs of the program and availability of staffing pool. The department recommends final teaching assignments with the final decision determined by the Academic Administrator.
• Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.
• Consistently works to improve course quality, design, and course integrity through participation in the college-wide assessment of student learning.
• Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance. Informs students of progress to date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. Prepares and submits incident reports to the Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
• Uses industry standard resources and technology in the delivery of courses.
• Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement.
• Maintains professional and collegial behavior
• Coordinates and supervises internships and clinical experiences for students as assigned.
• Responds to voicemail and email communication promptly (generally within1- 2 contract days).
• Meets deadlines.
• Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or college procedure.
• Partners with the college to provide innovation and improve the student learning environment.
• Promotes support for the mission, vision, values, and goals of the college by incorporating culturally-competent pedagogy and inclusive practices.

PROFESSIONAL:

The faculty member will become familiar with and abide by all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the college.

• Maintains professional etiquette in communication with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Works closely with department peers and administrators to understand processes and procedures leading to success as a contributing teacher and member of the academic unit.
• Maintains necessary education, credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards.
• Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers, when appropriate.
• Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.
• Promotes professional development of peers/colleagues through recognized professional activities (in-service activities and the presentation of conference papers and/or publications, and other methodologies appropriate to the teaching field), as approved by the department.
• Participates in the collegial mentoring relationship, serving as a mentor and/or mentee in the department and college.
• Engages in local, state, and/or national professional organizations appropriate to the faculty role.
• Serves community partners as content area experts, when needed.
• Completes required training and participates in professional development.

SERVICE:

The faculty member will serve their program, department, school, college, and the larger community by attending both general and discipline-specific forums and meetings. Faculty are expected to serve on college and department committees, community committees, engage with the community in multiple roles, and mentor departmental adjunct faculty. The faculty member will also participate in professional development activities that are applicable to their growth as an artist and an educator.

• Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments. Offers adequate service on at least one department, school, or college-wide committee.
• Promotes, models, and exhibits the College Values with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
• Responds to discussions and requests for department work in a timely manner (e.g., answers email, completes task assignments, etc.).
• Mentors new faculty as assigned.
• Serves on tenure sitting committees for department colleagues, when appropriate.
• Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines and other pertinent federal regulations.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.
• Reviews and recommends program textbooks and/or materials.
• Attends Convocation, Professional Development Day, Commencement and other institutional meetings (e.g., department meetings).
• Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints.
• Assumes an active role in the student advising process, formal, and/or informal, per departmental guidelines.
• Meets with and updates the counseling office; updates and maintains advising materials per departmental guidelines.
• Develops and/or participates in student recruitment and retention strategies. (Career and Majors Fair, Pathways to Professions, high school workshops, program open houses, SkillsUSA, informal outreach, etc.).
• Assists with assessment of credit for prior learning, as needed (transfer credit, AP course credit, etc.).
• Participates in the formulation and implementation of department initiatives.
• Evaluates and revises program offerings and course materials on an ongoing basis and develops new curricula, as needed.
• Participates in strategic planning and monitors the institutional effectiveness and accountability process.
• Provides leadership and instructional integrity through classroom observation, mentoring, and evaluation of part-time employees or serving on tenure sitting committees as needed.
• Reports maintenance issues for classrooms and equipment to appropriate authorities.
• Maintains inventory, if appropriate, of equipment, tools, supplies, storage/disposal of hazardous materials required for classes, and requests appropriate equipment repair.
• Actively participates in the informed budget process.
• Identifies budgetary needs and priorities within the program, as applicable.

• NAAB Accredited degree (B-Arch, M-Arch or D-Arch)
• 3 years experience--working under the supervision of a licensed architect 

• Qualifications:
• LEED AP accreditation
• Residential and commercial architecture experience
• Architecture license
• Teaching experience
• Passion for education of future architects and similar professionals
• Team player
• Creative
• High positive energy and enthusiasm for architecture and related disciplines
• Project management experience
• Collaborative
• Independent
• Able to teach most if not all the following: 

• REVIT – standard contract document production 
• REVIT & Encscape , modeling, rendering, and animation 
• Hand sketching with watercolor 
• Digital hand sketching using Adobe Fresco 
• Architectural History 
• Design Ecologies 
• Abstract 2D Design Studio 
• Abstract 3D Design Studio 
• Architecture Design Studio 
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign 

• Understanding and experience using high impact practices (HIPs) for teaching
• Support for student success when entering the workforce or transferring to a four-year college or university
• Experience teaching students from diverse and underserved populations including diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities
• Communication skills and cross-cultural abilities that maximize effective collaboration with a diverse community of students and colleagues
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access and retention to higher education for students from under-represented communities and who are traditionally under-represented in higher education
• Bilingual

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.