Architecture Professor Tulare

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer general education career and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission and who have a passion for student success.

Sequoias Community College District is seeking a qualified and equity-minded candidate to fill a full-time tenure-track position in the Architecture Department beginning August 2026. This position is located on the TulareCampus.

The Architecture program plays a critical role in meeting regional workforce demand in drafting construction energy and infrastructure sectors by preparing students for entry-level employment apprenticeships and industry-recognized certifications.

Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of committee assignments is encouraged.

The Architecture instructor provides high-quality instruction in architecture to support student transfer workforce preparation and career advancement. The instructor delivers curriculum aligned with industry standards and regional labor market data while advancing innovation and student success. This faculty position supports the colleges Career Technical Education mission through applied learning industry engagement and continuous improvement driven through Perkins V and Strong Workforce initiatives.

Assignments may include evening classes and teaching at any of the Sequoias Community College District Campuses: Visalia Hanford and/or Tulare. Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of committee assignments is encouraged.

*College of the Sequoias offers lecture-lab pay parity as well as overload and large lecture compensation that may be additional.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic cultural socioeconomic disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment which is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded collegial and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds demographics and experiences.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Architecture courses.

Job Duties of the Architecture Instructor include:

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations.
• Provide instruction in lecture lab and/or evening formats as assigned.
• Ensure lab safety compliance including OSHA-aligned practices and equipment maintenance.
• Integrate industry codes and evolving technologies into curriculum.
• Develop curriculum design; review and update courses every two years.
• Build and track student learning objectives.
• Maintain currency of the program: industry standards technology tools labor market information certifications curriculum and program review.
• Develop Program Review at a minimum of every two years.
• Create and/or enhance industry advisory committees.
• Connect students to job and internship opportunities.
• Coordinate use of instructional aides/student workers.
• Maintain required number of office hours per course to meet student needs.
• Participate in the governance of the college via committee assignments.
• Coordinate with staff and faculty in other divisions on events and complex facilities.
• Participate fully in departmental/division responsibilities.
• Lead program enrollment growth and sustainability through:
  1. Serving as an advisor to student organizations.
  2. Engaging with high school programs in relevant pathways.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Support dual enrollment and articulated high school pathways where applicable.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities of instructors as required.
• Active engagement with campus culture.
• Willingness to create and/or participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equity justice and appreciation for diversity throughout the college.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must meet the following criteria.

• Bachelors degree in Architecture or higher

AND

• Two years of related current work experience in the field of Architecture

AND

• Professional licensure as an Architect or ability to attain licensure

JOB REQUIRED CORE SYSTEM COMPETENCY

The candidate must also demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students pursuant to Title 5 53022.

Note: If you do not meet the educational minimum qualifications but believe that you have sufficient educational experience in the discipline equivalency is your path to proving that. For more information about claiming equivalency please visit the COS HR Website and scroll down to the icon labeled Equivalency. Your equivalency paperwork must be submitted with your application by the recruitment deadline. Please submit as a supplemental attachment within the Attachment section of this application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The Industry and Technology Department is looking for evidence of the following:

• State-licensed professional architect
• Teaching experience in California Community Colleges or CTE programs
• Experience with CAD/BIM software (AutoCAD Revit Rhino SketchUp)
• Knowledge of California Building Code sustainability standards and accessibility requirements
• Experience integrating internships project-based learning and real-world applications
• Familiarity with Perkins V Strong Workforce and program review process
• Maintain current knowledge of architectural practice codes and technologies
• Experience aligning curriculum with industry standards for certificate completion degree completion and transfer pathways.
• Knowledge making data-informed assessments of student learning outcomes and course success
• Ability to improve student retention completion and employment outcomes
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to integrate emerging technologies as well as sustainability principles into the curriculum.
• Evidence of the ability to involve students in practical applications of instruction as it is related to the industry.
• Experience in and/or commitment to working with people from diverse cultural ethnic socioeconomics academic and disability backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sound pedagogy and adult teaching techniques that contribute to student learning and engagement.
• Experience using data to improve student outcomes (e.g. completion licensure placement).
• Ability to design and implement best practices for increased success and completion through proven best practices such as embedded remediation integration of career preparatory activities and integration of industry certifications into the classes and Program.
• Experience working with industry through advisories taskforces or committees. Exhibit the ability to connect the program and students with job and internship opportunities.
• Ability to work in collegial relationships with students and faculty.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Strong computer skills.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations.

PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT:

The Industry and Technology Department is looking for evidence of the following:

• Willingness to work collegially toward development and implementation of Division goals that are mapped to District goals and objectives.
• Willingness to engage in professional development around teaching improvement and technical skill improvement.
• Willingness to participate in departmental campus district professional activities & committees.
• Commitment to professional growth as an educational professional. Ability to create and/or engage in research or collaborative projects with industry and Community College partners around teaching and/or best practices within the industry with the intent of increasing student opportunities in real-world experiences.

To be considered applicants must submit ALLof the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

• Completed online application.
• Equity Narrative (included in the application packet)
• Letter of interest which addresses the Desirable this letter we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application.
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. (If transcripts are not in English include a summary of courses and grades). Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts degrees and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.
• Equivalency documents (If necessary)
• Two (2) recent letters of recommendation addressing pertinent experience or equivalent competencies. If submitting confidential recommendation letters from a third party please have letters emailed to Please do not submit a reference list in lieu of letters of recommendations.

Timeline: Application review will begin after the closing date. First-level interviews will take place on April 24 2026 and second-level interviews on May 1 2026.

For questions regarding this position please contact Norma Chavez at or .

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination harassment including sexual harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceivedrace or ethnicity color creed national origin religion sex or gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation physical and/or mental disability age medical condition genetic condition pregnancy reproductive health decision making marital status military or veteran status or ancestry.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas.