Assistant Professor, Architecture

The selected candidate will work as a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty member in the Architecture department specializing in foundational architecture courses that support Architecture program students. The successful applicant will join a robust department where faculty members are reflective practitioners and knowledgeable instructors in architecture.

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 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.

The base salary is a 9‑month Academic Year appointment and paid over an annual basis. Additional compensation may be available when teaching overload classes. Summer Semester is paid at 23.5% of base for a full teaching load.

Finalist must complete a teaching demonstration and submit recommendation letters. The passing of a criminal background check is required before an offer is extended. Official transcripts are required before the employment offer. Full‑time faculty receive comprehensive benefits. Faculty general description is available in Appendix 1 of the Faculty Compensation and Workload Handbook.

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. The 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 at 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 per week in person or office hours.
• Is available to teach courses at times directed by academic needs of the program and availability of staffing…