Architecture Professor - Tulare
Salary: $77,769.00 - $116,738.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time Faculty - Tenure-Track
Job Number: 7073-f-02/26
Closing: 3/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Tulare, CA
Department: Industry & Technology
Division:
General Description
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 Tulare Campus.
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 college's 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.
Job Duties
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:
Serving as an advisor to student organizations.
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.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate must meet the following criteria.
Bachelor's 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.
Application Procedure
To be considered, applicants must submit ALL of 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 Qualifications. In 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 nancyy@cos.edu. 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 normach@cos.edu or (559) 737-6237.
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.
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/5241553/architecture-professor-tulare
COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics. 
