Occupation Summary

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

O*NET 25-1031.00

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.

Annual Wages:
$101,176.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 9.16%.
Education Level:
Doctoral Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Public Service

  1. Evaluate and grade students' work, including work performed in design studios.
  2. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as architectural design methods, aesthetics and design, and structures and materials.
  3. Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  4. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  5. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  6. Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  7. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  8. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  9. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  10. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  11. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  12. Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  13. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  14. Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
  15. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  16. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  17. Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  18. Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
  19. Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  20. Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
  21. Act as advisers to student organizations.
  22. Participate in campus and community events.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary employed Annual Growth Rate
Colleges, universities, and professional schools 89.9 0.40
Junior colleges 9.6 0.00


Labor Market Information


2022 National employment 8,200
2022 Texas employment 415
Texas projected employment by 2032 453
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2032 38




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
90.40%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
87.20%
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
86.40%
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
85.80%
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
75.60%
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
75.00%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
73.20%
Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
67.60%
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
65.40%
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
65.00%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
82.40%
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
82.40%
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
82.40%
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
82.40%
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
80.00%
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
80.00%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
77.60%
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
77.60%
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
77.60%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
75.00%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
85.00%
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
82.40%
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
80.00%
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
80.00%
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
80.00%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
80.00%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
77.60%
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
77.60%
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
75.00%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
72.40%


  • Training and Teaching Others
    -- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
    -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Working with Computers
    -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
    -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Thinking Creatively
    -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Other Activities


  • Achievement
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
  • Relationships
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.



Tools

Compact disk players or recorders: Compact disk CD players;

Desktop computers: Desktop computers;

Digital camcorders or video cameras: Digital video cameras;

Digital cameras: Compact digital cameras;

Digital video disk players or recorders: Digital video disk DVD players;

Epidiascopes: Opaque projectors;

High capacity removable media drives: Universal serial bus USB flash drives;

Inkjet printers: Poster printers;

Laser fax machine: Laser facsimile machines;

Laser printers: Computer laser printers;

Liquid crystal display projector: Liquid crystal display LCD projectors;

Microphone stand: Microphone podiums;

Microphones: Handheld microphones; Wireless microphones;

MP3 players or recorders: MP3 digital voice recorders;

Multimedia projectors: Multimedia projection equipment; Computer projectors;

Notebook computers: Laptop computers;

Overhead projectors: Overhead data projectors;

Photocopiers: Photocopying equipment;

Pocket calculator: Digital calculators;

Portable data input terminals: Interactive whiteboard controllers; Student response systems;

Projection screens or displays: Projector screens;

Scanners: Computer data input scanners;

Slide projectors: Carousel slide projectors;

Special purpose telephones: Multi-line telephone systems;

Tablet computers: Tablet computers;

Teleconference equipment: Conference telephones;

Televisions: Television monitors; Liquid crystal display LCD televisions;

Touch screen monitors: Interactive whiteboards;

Videoconferencing systems: Videoconferencing equipment;

Web cameras: Webcams;


Technology

Analytical or scientific software: Autodesk Ecotect Analysis;

Calendar and scheduling software: Calendar and scheduling software;

Computer aided design CAD software: Autodesk Revit; Computer aided design and drafting CADD software; Computer aided design CAD software; Autodesk Inventor; Autodesk 3D Studio Design; Autodesk AutoCAD; McNeel Rhinoceros 3D; Three-dimensional modeling software; Trimble SketchUp Pro;

Computer based training software: Sakai CLE; Learning management system LMS; Course management system software; Desire2Learn LMS software; Blackboard Learn;

Customer relationship management CRM software: Salesforce software;

Desktop publishing software: Adobe InDesign;

Document management software: Adobe Acrobat;

Electronic mail software: Microsoft Outlook; Email software;

Geographic information system: Geographic information system GIS systems;

Graphics or photo imaging software: Adobe Creative Cloud software; Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop; Autodesk Mudbox; Blender;

Information retrieval or search software: DOC Cop; iParadigms Turnitin;

Internet browser software: Web browser software;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software: Image scanning software;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Video creation and editing software: Autodesk 3ds Max;

Word processing software: Collaborative editing software; Microsoft Word; Word processing software;


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Sources of Additional Information
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  • Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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    ** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.