Boston Architectural College
Assistant Director, Foundation Studies (Architecture)
Background:
The Boston Architectural College (BAC) was established in 1889 and has become a non-profit, tuition-based, accredited private school of spatial design offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, and design studies. Students work, either in a professional position or in community service settings, at the same time they are engaged in course work. Additionally, low-residency graduate degrees in architecture, historic preservation, and sustainable design as well as certificate programs are all available online.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Program Director of First Year Experience, the Assistant Director of Foundation Studies is a member of the core faculty in a 12-month, full-time exempt position. The Assistant Director will join the current team of Education Directors who develop and manage the first year experience both online and onsite to achieve first-year student success goals defined within the institution's strategic vision. As part of this team and as directed by the Program Director, FYE, the Assistant Director of Foundation Studies will assist in the hiring and supervision of faculty for foundation level courses within the Liberal Studies curriculum, as well as Foundation Studios, Digital Media and Media Arts. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Assistant Director of Foundation Studies will teach one studio and one representation course in both the fall and spring semesters either online or onsite, as directed by the Program Director of First Year Experience.
Primary Responsibilities
Administration
Faculty Hiring and supervision
Studio TA supervision
Portfolio Review
Work with the Program Director, FYE to develop and implement assessment processes for retention, curriculum and teaching efficacy, student success, and other data.
Participate productively as a member of the First Year Experience team to develop and implement curriculum, student support strategies, and other initiatives.
Teaching
Standards of Professionalism:
Educational Criteria
Advanced degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture or Interior Design.
Experience Requirements: