{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:50.407Z","occupation":{"soc":"25-1031.00","title":"Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary","group":"Educational Instruction & Library","sector":"61","jobZone":5,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers postsecondary architecture faculty practice across lecture and design studio environments, spanning curriculum development, scholarly instruction, student assessment, professional currency, and departmental leadership within accredited university architecture programs.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Course syllabi and instructional handouts — draft and organize under faculty mentor guidance for undergraduate architecture courses.","Assigned readings and current architectural literature — review and summarize to inform preparation of introductory lecture content.","Architectural design concepts and basic aesthetics — present in structured lectures to undergraduate students under supervisory observation.","Student design studio submissions — evaluate using department-provided rubrics under guidance from senior faculty reviewers.","Student attendance records and grade logs — maintain accurately using department-mandated systems in compliance with institutional policy.","CAD software and desktop publishing tools — apply to prepare visual course materials and assignment handouts for architecture studios.","Classroom discussions on foundational architectural topics — facilitate with structured prompts under supervision of an experienced instructor.","Standardized examinations and quizzes — administer and grade according to established departmental procedures for introductory architecture courses.","Professional conferences and peer-reviewed journals — engage with to stay current on emerging trends in architectural education and practice.","Learning management and calendar scheduling software — use to organize course timelines, post materials, and communicate assignments to students."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Course curricula and learning objectives — revise iteratively based on student performance data and feedback within an established architecture program.","Lecture series on architectural structures, materials, and construction methods — prepare and deliver independently to undergraduate and graduate cohorts.","Design studio critique sessions — facilitate with reduced oversight, providing formative and summative feedback aligned to program-level competencies.","Grading frameworks for complex design projects — develop and apply consistently across studio sections to ensure fair and transparent assessment.","Student academic records and required institutional reports — maintain and submit on schedule in accordance with accreditation and compliance requirements.","Graphics, photo imaging, and video creation software — employ to produce engaging multimodal instructional content for architecture lecture courses.","Classroom discourse on advanced design theory and professional ethics — moderate to deepen student engagement and critical analytical skills.","Examination content aligned to course learning outcomes — compile, administer, and grade with increasing autonomy across multiple course sections.","Collegial networks and professional organizations — participate in actively to integrate emerging building technology and sustainability knowledge into teaching.","Analytical and scientific software relevant to structural analysis — introduce to students as supplementary instructional tools within design technology courses."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Curriculum architecture across multiple courses and sequences — plan, evaluate, and revise autonomously to ensure coherence and alignment with accreditation standards.","Graduate and undergraduate lecture programs on advanced topics including design methods, building systems, and socio-cultural dimensions of architecture — develop and deliver with scholarly depth.","Complex, non-routine student design studio work — assess holistically using discipline-specific criteria, providing expert formative critique that advances individual student mastery.","Course materials spanning syllabi, case studies, and research-based handouts — produce at a high scholarly standard that reflects current practice and academic discourse.","Difficult classroom discussions involving contested design philosophies or professional ethics — initiate and moderate with skillful facilitation that promotes rigorous intellectual exchange.","Comprehensive student learning outcomes data — analyze using monitoring and systems evaluation approaches to identify program-level gaps and guide instructional improvements.","Advanced CAD, BIM, and computer-based training platforms — integrate strategically into architecture pedagogy to prepare students for contemporary professional environments.","Current professional and academic literature across design, engineering, law, and public safety domains — synthesize critically to keep course content at the frontier of the discipline.","Independent research and scholarly writing — produce and publish to maintain disciplinary expertise that directly enriches instruction in architecture courses.","Cross-disciplinary instructional challenges involving mathematics, fine arts, and engineering and technology knowledge — resolve through innovative pedagogical problem-solving in studio and lecture settings."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Programmatic curriculum vision for an architecture department — set strategic direction, championing innovations in design pedagogy that align with national accreditation and professional licensure standards.","Junior faculty and teaching assistants — mentor and develop by modeling expert instructional practice, providing structured coaching, and evaluating teaching effectiveness across the department.","Department-wide assessment frameworks for design studio and lecture courses — design and institutionalize to drive continuous improvement in student learning outcomes at organizational scale.","Academic and professional communities in architecture — represent at the highest level through keynote addresses, editorial leadership, and service on national accreditation bodies.","Institutional policy on curriculum standards, academic integrity, and student records — shape and communicate to ensure departmental compliance with university, legal, and professional regulatory requirements.","Interdisciplinary research agendas connecting architecture with engineering, sociology, and public safety — lead and coordinate to generate knowledge that transforms both the field and its teaching.","Organizational adoption of emerging instructional technologies including immersive visualization and AI-assisted design tools — champion and evaluate at the program level to keep the curriculum future-ready.","Complex departmental resource allocation and scheduling decisions — exercise senior judgment to optimize faculty workload, course sequencing, and studio capacity across degree programs.","External funding proposals and grant applications for architectural education and research initiatives — develop and steward to secure resources that advance the program's scholarly mission.","Collaborative relationships with professional architecture firms, government bodies, and community organizations — cultivate strategically to enrich experiential learning opportunities for students and faculty alike."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}