Tenure-track professor of Architecture

Overview

We are recruiting faculty with demonstrated excellence in their field who embrace the instructional values of access, sound pedagogy, creativity, and innovation.

We are known for our connectedness among students, faculty, staff and our diverse local population. We are looking for applicants with a continual drive to learn and improve teaching strategies and who embrace opportunities to be involved in inventive committees, engaging campus events and other collegiate endeavors. Diversity is a core value at Bakersfield College, and we encourage applicants who demonstrate an intellectual mindfulness to contribute to diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

If you are interested in modeling academic excellence for your students and colleagues, we invite you to join a team that will challenge and inspire you.

The Architecture and Architectural Drafting program at Bakersfield College prepares students for entry-level employment and further study by integrating design fundamentals with technical drafting skills. Faculty teach courses in architectural design principles, building systems and construction technology, materials and methods, and applicable building codes and regulations. Instruction also includes architectural computer-aided drafting (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM), with an emphasis on producing industry-standard drawings and documentation.

Faculty are expected to deliver both lecture and lab-based instruction, guide students through design and drafting projects, and support the development of technical accuracy, visual communication, and professional standards.

Graduates of the program gain practical, hands-on experience that prepares them for entry-level positions in architectural offices, construction-related firms, and design-oriented fields, or for continued education. Instructors play a key role in assessing student work, maintaining current industry practices, and aligning curriculum with workforce and transfer requirements.

Bachelor’s degree(s) or higher
and
two years of professional experience

OR –

Associate degree(s)
and
six years of professional experience.

(The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree.)

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to diverse student population;
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities;
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to maintain subject matter currency;
• Ability to assess student, program, and institutional learning outcomes;
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to adopt new technologies that support student success.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission.

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