BAC OPEN POSITIONS
The Boston Architectural College is a dynamic institution on the leading edge of design education. Located in the heart of Boston's historic Back Bay, the BAC is an independent, accredited college of spatial design, founded in 1889. With over 1200 degree program students, the BAC offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture and Design Studies. The BAC stresses excellence in practice-based professional education, and accessibility to the design professions. The BAC has been recognized by DesignIntelligence as providing World-class Programs with High Distinction. BAC Professional & Continuing Education offers classes and certificate programs for design professionals and for those who wish to explore design, renew skills or increase expertise. The Landscape Institute continues its celebrated tradition at the BAC offering in-depth study of horticulture, landscape design, history and preservation. The BAC's central location and its strong links with the design community make it a strategic educational center for the discussion of design issues.
The College is currently seeking candidates for the positions of: Academic Advisor; Computing Assistant; Director of Instruction and Assessment in Practice; Director of Sustainable Design; Interior Design Instructor; and Systems and Distance Education Librarian.
Academic Advisor
The position of Academic Advisor is a full-time position and provides advisement on the policies and procedures of the degree programs, with special attention to the academic curriculum. This position reports to the Director of Academic Services.
Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred; 1-3 years of full-time experience in higher education preferred. Must be able to work evenings and occasional weekends.
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Computing Assistant
The Computing Assistant position is a part-time position (15-30 hrs/week) provides technical computing support for students and faculty. The Computing Assistant is responsible for assisting students and faculty in the use of the computers and associated peripherals within the Instructional Computing Facility.
Qualifications and Requirements: Help desk experience in a Windows environment; commitment to customer service; some moderate lifting (up to 40 lbs.) is required; well-organized; strong communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills; ability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours
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Director of Instruction and Assessment in Practice
The BAC is widely recognized as the only nationally accredited design institution with first professional degrees at both the Masters and Bachelors level in architecture, interior design and landscape architecture, as well as a non-license, Bachelors track in design studies. In accordance with the BAC's concurrent educational model, all students must accrue a minimum number of hours in non-classroom, applied learning known as Practice, while simultaneously completing their academic coursework. This supervised and assessed requirement is fulfilled by having students work in approved employment settings or through the College's Gateway Initiative, a 4-year old program that has students volunteer to work on community-based, service learning projects, or establish teams to complete organized design competitions. The Director of Instruction and Assessment in Practice is a full time, exempt position at the Boston Architectural College within the Practice Department.
Qualifications and Requirements: Masters or first professional degree in architecture, interior design, or landscape architecture with a minimum of 5 years of combined professional practice and teaching at the college level in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, or related design professions - Individuals who are professionally licensed in architecture, interior design or landscape architecture are preferred; exceptional skill and proven track record in facilitating innovative practice and/or teaching; strong written, graphic and oral presentation skills; proven ability to organize, analyze, and communicate research and/or project findings; valid driver's license and US passport.
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Director of Sustainable Design
The Director of Sustainable Design is a full-time exempt position providing direction of the sustainable design curriculum in the BAC's Bachelor of Design Studies, Master of Design Studies and Professional and Continuing Education as well as leadership of sustainable design education across the institution. This position reports to the Head of the School of Design Studies and regularly coordinates with the Vice President of Professional and Continuing Education and Online Learning.
Qualifications and Requirements: Master's degree required, preferably in sustainable design or a closely related field. Equivalent practical experience in sustainable design or a related field may be substituted. Must have demonstrated expertise in sustainable design and in the implementation of sustainable design practices.
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Interior Design Instructor
The school of Interior Design at Boston Architectural College is seeking a full-time instructor for a year-round (12 month) appointment. Applicants should demonstrate qualifications to teach studio and lecture-format courses in one or more of the following areas: interior design practice, history of interior design, design theory, interior materials and systems, human factors, universal design, sustainability, codes, lighting, furniture and functional object design, residential design, and commercial design. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, the successful candidate will participate in curriculum development, maintain an active record of research and scholarship, advise students, and participate in service and professional activities within the college and the community.
Qualifications and Requirements: NCIDQ Certification, Terminal degree (Master or PhD) in interior design (or a terminal degree in an area related to interior design) and successful teaching and/or professional practice experience. Preferred Qualifications: LEED certification, membership in professional organizations such as ASID, IDEC or IIDA; experience with curriculum development and CIDA Accreditation Standards.
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Systems and Distance Education Librarian
The position of Systems and Distance Education Librarian is a full-time, exempt position of 40 hours per week providing technical support and oversight of library systems. The Systems and Distance Education Librarian manages all technical service activities, including the Voyager integrated library system. This position also has primary responsibility for coordinating library services for BAC distance education students and faculty. This position reports to the Library Director.
Qualifications and Requirements: ALA accredited MLS or MLIS required; must have experience with an integrated library system, preferably Voyager; working knowledge of web development tools such as PHP, PERL preferred; experience with XSLT templates; website development experience including modifying aesthetics of Web Voyage.
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The BAC is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Equal Opportunity Employer