Temporary Faculty - Architectural Technology​/Construction Management

Position: Temporary Full-Time Faculty - Architectural Technology/Construction Management
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Business, Aviation and Construction Professions Locations:
Poughkeepsie, NY Posted:
Dec 29, 2025 Closes:
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Full-time Temporary Position

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About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.

DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work:
Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values:
Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

The Department of Business, Aviation, & Construction Professions (BACP) at DCC invites applications for a Temporary Full-Time faculty position in Architectural Technology/Construction Management. This position has an expected start date in August 2026 and is an appointment for the  academic year.

Primary responsibilities include:

* Teach classes in architectural technology and construction management.

* Develop and revise course curricula to reflect current industry trends and academic standards.

* Incorporate technology and experiential learning into classroom instruction.

* Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback to students.

* Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

* Participate in department meetings, college-wide committees, and student club activities, and engage in campus community events.

* Participate in assessment activities and professional development.

* Contribute to program development through curriculum improvement, recruitment efforts, and community outreach.

* Maintain regular office hours and provide academic support to students.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate knowledge in the following areas through portfolio submission:

* Work in residential and small-scale commercial design.

* Hand drafting and lettering with the use of standard drafting tools.

* Advanced AutoCAD skills to include Xrefs, Attributes, and Block Creation.

* Advanced REVIT Skills to include customizing wall, roof, and floor assemblies, dimension customization, and scheduled.

* Computer rendering skills, including a working knowledge of software such as Enscape.

Preferred additional knowledge includes:

* Residential Materials and Methods used in current industry standards for construction.

* Commercial Materials and Methods used in current industry standards for construction.

* Building Systems (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Sprinklers) used in modern construction.

* Knowledge of Green and Sustainable Construction practices.

* Hand Rendering, including fundamentals of Perspective in Black and White and Color.

* Design Theory.

* Residential and Commercial Construction Documents.

Knowledge in one or more of the following areas will greatly benefit the applicant as they become part of a team of faculty members:

* Pathways to licensure including CCCAP, ACSA, NCARB, AXP and ARE.

* Office Practice including AIA Basic Contracts, Transmittals and Submission and a modern computer-based office.

* Scheduling using software.

* Introductory Project estimating.

* The ability to teach Mechanics of Structure and the Application of Structural Design in Wood, Steel and Concrete in an Algebra based curriculum.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Architecture.

* Official transcripts required upon hire.

* Professional license or currently sitting for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).

* 5 years of professional experience in the field of architecture.

* Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

* An appreciation for diversity for all types and how diversity impacts learning and instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in Architecture.

* Experience teaching at the college level, particularly at a community college.

* Demonstrated competencies in a variety of teaching methodologies and/or pedagogical approaches that reach a broad range of learners.

* Teaching experience includes both in-person and online modalities.

* An understanding and appreciation of the role of the community college in higher education.

* Experience in using instructional technology in the classroom and a willingness to adopt new and emerging technologies.

* Experience and familiarity with a learning management system (LMS) such as Brightspace, Blackboard, or Canvas.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin in January 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

* Temporary Full-Time Faculty - Architectural Technology/Construction Management is a full-time temporary position.

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