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Occupation 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.

List of Architecture Professor Job Duties

  • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  • Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • Participate in campus and community events.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Architecture Professor Required Skills

When polled, Architecture Professors say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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.

  • Faculty Member
  • Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture
  • Architectural Design Lecturer
  • Architectural Drafting Instructor
  • Architecture Faculty Member

Architecture Professor Job Outlook

There were about 9,500 jobs for Architecture Professor in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.5% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,000 new jobs for Architecture Professor by 2026. The BLS estimates 800 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for Architecture Professor are Utah, Oregon, and Montana. Watch out if you plan on working in Nebraska, Minnesota, or Maryland. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Architecture Professors Make A Lot Of Money?

The average yearly salary of an Architecture Professor ranges between $42,540 and $174,300.

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Architecture Professors who work in Massachusetts, New York, or Rhode Island, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Architecture Professors in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $90,870
California $98,610
Colorado $76,350
Florida $77,870
Georgia $98,140
Idaho $90,520
Illinois $82,160
Indiana $88,260
Iowa $79,110
Kansas $86,920
Maryland $98,030
Massachusetts $128,210
Michigan $85,350
Missouri $98,910
New York $135,190
Ohio $84,000
Oregon $82,760
Rhode Island $128,240
South Carolina $118,040
Texas $87,360
Utah $83,080
Virginia $81,960
Wisconsin $83,640

What Tools & Technology do Architecture Professors Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Architecture Professors:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Data entry software
  • Email software
  • Word processing software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Salesforce software
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Learning management system LMS
  • Blackboard Learn
  • Collaborative editing software

How do I Become an Architecture Professor?

Individuals working as an Architecture Professor have obtained the following education levels:

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where do Architecture Professors Work?

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Below are examples of industries where Architecture Professors work:

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