Adjunct Architecture Instructors

About the role

The Diablo Valley College architecture program is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time hiring pool to teach design, drawing and drafting, history, theory, and digital media classes. Potential openings include digital media courses covering Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, introductory CAD software (Vectorworks, AutoCAD), Rhino and V-Ray, as well as general introductory architecture and first‑ and second‑year design studio courses. Applicants with strong manual drafting and drawing backgrounds are encouraged, as are those interested in history and theory, architectural practice and working drawings, energy, sustainability, and building technology. The position is non‑tenure track, part‑time faculty in the Engineering department (D4615). The hiring pool opens September 15, 2026 and closes December 18, 2026, with employment beginning January 2026 for the spring semester (approximately 4 months). Inquiries may be directed to Daniel Abbott at dabbott@dvc.edu.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Create and maintain an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
• Evaluate student progress concerning educational matters and grade student work.
• Meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part‑time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/experience: Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience in the field of architecture.

Qualifications

Desirable: A bachelor's degree in architecture or in environmental design fields such as landscape design, urban planning, urban design, or other related disciplines. Teaching experience is desirable but not required.

Skills

• Digital media software: Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Rhino, V‑Ray.
• Manual drafting and drawing.
• History and theory of architecture.