Assistant Professor, Architecture

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North Carolina State University

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Category: Faculty-Fine And Applied Arts-Architecture
Date Posted: October 29, 2024

Job Description

Posting Number

PG193771EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Assistant Professor, Architecture

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate upon education and experience.

Work Schedule

Varies depending on course schedule, meetings and other events. Evenings/weekends may be needed occasionally.

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Architecture

About the Department

The School of Architecture offers undergraduate and graduate degrees including accredited Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) and Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degrees, a pre-professional Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture (BEDA), and a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Studies (MAAS). It also offers graduate certificates in City Design, Energy and Technology, and Public Interest Design, and a Concentration in History and Theory. The School of Architecture established the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Initiative in 2007 and more recently the College of Design launched the Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program. The School of Architecture is part of the College of Design at North Carolina State University, which includes academic departments of Graphic and Experience Design and Industrial Design (GD/ID), Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (LAEP), Media Arts, Design and Technology (MAD Tech), a Ph.D. in Design, and a Doctor of Design (D.Des.)

Raleigh NC is one of the fastest growing cities in the US. It is consistently named as one of the best places to live, but it also faces unprecedented challenges to achieving equitable and sustainable development. The School of Architecture and College of Design have distinguished histories of influential design and educational programs that serve NC cities and towns, and is well-positioned to influence their future. This is supported by the extension and engagement mission of a research intensive land grant university.

Essential Job Duties

The School of Architecture is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. The role will offer opportunities to teach architecture studios at all levels, core lecture courses, and advanced seminars aligned with the candidates expertise. Applicants should demonstrate both experience and potential for future development in scholarly activities and teaching, particularly in the area of building design and technology, as well as design excellence.

The successful candidate will be able to integrate teaching activities with focus areas for scholarship, research, and/or practice. These may include material technologies, exterior assemblies, architectural detailing, sustainable and energy-efficient technologies, systems integration, and resilient design. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in contemporary design practice.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be expected to:

Prepare students to be successful in academic and professional settings by helping them to develop critical thinking and design skills.
Advance the School of Architectures research enterprise in topics that are critical to contemporary and future practice.
Engage professional practice and industry partners in North Carolina and/or beyond.
Seek collaborators within and across departments and colleges in the university.

Essential duties include:

Teach 18 credits per year (typically one 6-credit studio and one 3-credit course per semester in the School of Architecture programs).
Develop and maintain an active and significant research record.
Serve on school, college, and university committees and task forces.

Minimum Education and Experience

Terminal Masters Degree in Architecture

Other Required Qualifications

Grounded in contemporary design concepts, principles, practices, methods, and tools across a range of media.
Able to contribute to the excellence of the academic community through research, creative, and scholarly activities, teaching, and service.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional practice experience; teaching experience; post-professional degree, including a Ph.D. or Doctor degree.
Professional licensure in Architecture.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

NA

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

10/29/2024

Anticipated Close Date

Open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to submit: (1) a letter of intent describing qualifications and interests; (2) a CV; (3) a digital research and/or professional portfolio (upload under “other document 1”); (4) a research statement that includes a plan for scholarly production; (5) a teaching portfolio (upload under “other document 2”); and (6) contact information for three references.

Please send inquiries to search committee chair, Tom Barrie (tmbarrie@ncsu.edu)

Position Number

00000362

Position Type

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

120201 - Architecture

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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