Description
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.
Interests
- Social
- Investigative
- Artistic
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Relationships
Work Styles
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Independence
- Initiative
- Self-Control
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.
Work Activities
- Training and Teaching Others
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Working with Computers
- Thinking Creatively
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Detailed Work Activities
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Presentation software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Computer based training software
- Electronic mail software
Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Speech Clarity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Instructing
- Learning Strategies
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Listening
Knowledge
- Design
- English Language
- Building and Construction
- Education and Training
- Communications and Media
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
LIUNA Instructor CertificationCertifying Organization
LIUNA Training & Education
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $59,590 |
| Median (50%) | $101,480 |
| High (90%) | $166,720 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 10,700 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 11,000 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 3%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 3%
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