Summer Institutes Instructor - Introduction to Architecture

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Temporary Assignment, non-benefits eligible, 10 classroom hours per week, May, 2027 - August 2027 Budgeted Pay Range: $5,000 - $5,695 per course assignment Summer Institutes (SI) is an academic enrichment program serving students in grades 8-11 at the time of application. SI offers intellectually curious students from around the world the opportunity to enroll in single course subjects not typically found in the high school curriculum. Courses are held live on Zoom each weekday for two hours per day in two-week sessions. This is a fully remote position that can be completed from anywhere in the United States (U.S.). This position will be performed completely online and requires you to have the ability, technology, and appropriate tools to complete tasks online. Examples of appropriate tools are: internet connection with sufficient strength and stability, up-to-date computer, and installed video-conferencing applications. Summer Institute Session Dates Session 1: June 14, 2027 - June 25, 2027 Session 2: July 12, 2027 - July 23, 2027 Introduction to Architecture What makes a building more than just walls and a roof? Some structures spark curiosity or shape how a whole community lives and connects. This introductory course explores the fundamentals of architecture, including design principles, structural systems, materiality, and the relationship between buildings and the communities they serve. Understanding architecture gives students insight into how design shapes everyday life, from housing and public spaces to the environment and choices behind structures. In the first week, students will develop design solutions while considering functional, form, environmental, and social constraints. In week two, students will join small groups to apply these skills to a collaborative design project. Through critiques, readings and virtual site tours of notable buildings, students will build a foundational understanding of the architectural design process. The course culm

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