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The BAC cultivates an engaging and collaborative environment where diverse and talented faculty and staff are dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders in architecture and design. By working at the BAC, you're joining a team of teams to collectively bring excellence in design education to all corners of the world.

Our Story

Since 1889, the BAC has been combining academic learning with innovative experiential learning and making its programs accessible to diverse communities. The BAC has been recognized by DesignIntelligence as providing World-Class Programs with High Distinction, by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for Outstanding Institutional Practice in Student Learning Outcomes, and by the Carnegie Foundation for community engagement. Learn more about our rich history and unique story here.

Open Positions

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Dean and Faculty, School of Architecture, the Director of Intermediate Architectural Studios and Faculty is responsible for providing administrative leadership, program management, and curricular development of the architecture program for both onsite and online sections of Architecture Studio 2 and 3, Structures 1 and 2 and others as needed. Each semester hire, mentor, and serve course faculty members and sections.

Serve as an administrative colleague, maintain and uphold standards of student experience, culture, and quality of education while serving the BAC’s distinctive institutional mission. Role is responsible to teach 3 credits (approved studio, workshop, or TSM course, or approved alternative) each fall and spring semester while serving on the following committees: Portfolio Review, NAAB, Curriculum Committee, and others as needed.

Responsible to co-administer events including Open House, New Student/Faculty Orientations, Intensives, Commencement, others as needed. Work efficiently and collegially as a team of educators, encourage cross-pollination and a culture of research, connection to the city of Boston through professional and community engagement, and exemplary practice.

Success in this position requires positive relationships with other team members, including support staff and senior staff with a service-oriented perspective in which students and others are treated so that they feel well served by a professional representative of the BAC. Success in this position requires the ability not only to maintain the confidentiality of student and employee records, but also the ability to discern when it is appropriate to divulge privileged or confidential information.

EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA: Professionally accredited Master of Architecture degree required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Experience teaching courses in design at the BAC at the graduate and undergraduate levels, required
  • Administrative experience in an educational setting, preferred
  • Awareness or experience with professional design
  • Experience in professional practice
  • Professional registration, preferred

LOCATION REQUIREMENT: 

  • This is a Full Time, Exempt position that is 100% (5 days a week) On-Site.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • None

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Salary Range for the position is $65,600 – $82,000 annually. 


The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Operations the Manager of Facilities is responsible for working closely with the Director of Facilities and Operations in organizing and maintaining department documents, managing department budgets, and supervising the general maintenance staff and any student workers.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Organize and maintain facilities department;
    • Manage budget reports;
    • Prepare construction budgets.
    • Perform reconciliation processes with accounting department for purchases to budget accounts;
    • Provide assistance to vendors with requests of the College's building plans and other documents;
    • Provide support for Implementation Liaison in reporting sustainable efforts relating to American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment;
    • Organize and maintain an updated procedures manual for the department;
    • Perform as secondary liaison to neighborhood businesses
    • Coordinate with other Facilities staff, as needed;
    • Perform other duties as needed.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct responsibility general maintenance staff and any student workers.

    EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA: Bachelor’s degree from and accredited educational institution degree, required. 

    EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

    • Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
    • High level of computer literacy
    • The willingness to attain a minimal level of competence with CAD and Project programs.
    • Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively, to take initiative, and to maintain collegiality and productivity under pressure.
    • Some knowledge of developing and maintaining budgets
    • Detail-oriented
    • Ability to multi-task
    • Knowledgeable all trades-carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and skilled in at list one
    • Experience with using direct digital controls for HVAC mechanical systems
    • 3-5 years experience in facilities management or similar supervisory role, particularly in higher education field


    The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

    Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program

    The Federal Work-Study (FWS) initiative is designed to provide eligible students with part-time employment. Participating students benefit by enhancing their resumes, obtaining references, fostering connections within BAC’s community, and earning additional funds to cover expenses while pursuing their education.

    Adjunct Faculty

    The BAC hires part-time adjunct instructors on a rolling basis. Instructors are expected to have completed graduate degrees in their fields. Qualified applicants should email their resume or CV and a letter of interest to teaching@the-bac.edu.

    Statement Of Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

    The BAC is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students, and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, or any category protected by applicable state and federal laws.

    Individuals may not be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of their employment or academic program or be subject to harassment in the workplace or academic environment. Such conduct is illegal under both federal and Massachusetts state law, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Violence Against Women Act, Massachusetts General Laws chapter 151B, § 4, Massachusetts General Laws chapter 151C, § 2, and Massachusetts General Laws chapter 214, § 1C. Furthermore, conduct prohibited under this policy is incompatible with the values and mission of the BAC and is strictly prohibited by the BAC. Unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by officers, faculty, managers, supervisors, employees, students, vendors, clientele, and contractors will not be tolerated.


    Inquiries concerning the BAC equal opportunity policy may be referred to the Director of Human Resources Development, human.resources@the-bac.edu.

    Standard Professionalism

    • Team and Interpersonal Skills: Success in this position requires positive relationships with other team members including support staff and senior staff.
    • Service Orientation: Success in this position requires a service-oriented perspective in which, to the greatest extent possible, treat students and other employees in such a way that they feel well served by a professional representative of the BAC.
    • Confidentiality and Discretion: Success in this position requires the ability not only to maintain the confidentiality of student and employee records, but also the ability to discern when it is appropriate to divulge privileged or confidential information.