Instructor in Architecture (Part-Time Pool)

About the role

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at Ventura College. While there is no current vacancy in this discipline, applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the current academic year (Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters) and may be considered if a vacancy opens within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses.
• Assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance-mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May provide work direction to others.

Requirements

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience OR any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR The equivalent* OR Possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.

Qualifications

The professional experience must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university. If you have competed your education at an institution outside of the United States, please see the section below titled “Foreign Transcripts” for additional information.

Skills

Essential duties include providing academic instruction, assessing and developing cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students, advising and instructing students, evaluating and selecting instructional materials, revising and updating course content and materials of instruction, participating in curriculum and program development, attending and participating on committees, and providing work direction to others.

Benefits

While the posting does not specify benefits, the Ventura County Community College District offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This position is expected to work up to 67% of a full-time assignment, typically scheduled for part-time classes.