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Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

In the Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary occupation, workers teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. O*NET rates it as extensive preparation, which usually means graduate school and often five years or more of related experience. It leans on speaking, reading comprehension, and learning strategies. You may also need to plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. Its interest code is SIA. Social leads at 6.8 out of 7, so expect helping, teaching or caring for people, with Investigative next at 5.1. If you want helping, teaching or caring for people, keep it on your list. If you need leading, persuading and making business decisions, it may feel thin.

What they 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.

Main tasks

  • 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.

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Learning Strategies
  • Instructing
  • Writing
  • Active Listening

Who this career fits

May suit you if

  • You get energy from helping other people move forward.
  • You enjoy working out why something happens, not just what happened.
  • You are prepared for graduate-level study and a long training path.
  • You are comfortable relying on speaking and reading comprehension.

May not suit you if

  • You find a full day of dealing with people draining.
  • You want to lead people or run the business side. Enterprising rates 2.5 out of 7 here.
  • You want to be working in the field within the next few years.

Interest profile

O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code SIA takes the three highest, and Social comes first here.

Preparation

Extensive preparation. Many jobs here need graduate study, and people often spend five years or more building specialist experience.

Most-reported requirement in the O*NET survey: Doctoral Degree. This reflects what workers reported most often and is not a legal minimum. Licensing rules can differ by state or industry, so confirm what applies where you plan to work.

Also called

  • Adjunct Instructor
  • Adjunct Professor
  • Architecture Professor
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor

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This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.