Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Architecture & Design in Architecture
Department: 2110|School of Architecture/Design
Responsibilities:
The School of Architecture and Design at the University of Louisiana
at Lafayette invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month
appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position requires a
probationary period before tenure consideration, based on performance
and potential. Candidates must have a strong academic record and an
appropriate terminal degree. The typical teaching load per semester
includes 6 credit hours of studio instruction and 3 credit hours of
support course instruction. with final workload percentages for
research, teaching, and service determined in the first semester of
hire.
As the largest school in the College of the Arts,
the School of Architecture and Design offers nationally accredited
programs in Architecture, Interior Design, and Industrial Design. The
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is an R1 Carnegie Classification
Institution of Higher Education with a vibrant scholarly community,
world-class faculty, and an enduring commitment to providing
high-quality, accessible education. The UL Lafayette Faculty Handbook
lists the characteristics, activities, and values that the University
considers important in its faculty
[https://academicaffairs.louisiana.edu/about-us/forms-policies-procedures/handbook-policies/faculty-handbook].
The ideal candidate will possess academic experience
with a strong emphasis on studio instruction and studio pedagogy. The
candidate should demonstrate an area/ areas of expertise which may
include, building systems, sustainable design principles, digital
representation techniques, ecological design, and or social equity. The
successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching
courses that guide students through foundational and intermediate stages
of architectural education. Their role will be crucial in shaping the
studio curriculum, ensuring that students gain a comprehensive and
practical education in architecture.
Responsibilities
· Teach undergraduate and graduate lecture and studio courses as suited to the candidate's experience and expertise.
· Enhance the School’s curriculum and course offerings in the studio design sequence
· Establish a rigorous research agenda.
· Provide guidance and leadership in fostering a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all students.
·
Contribute to committee tasks, advise students, and engage in service
activities that advance the mission of the Program, School, College, and
the University.
Salary Range: The salary will be commensurate with experience.
Start-up
Funds: Start-up funds may be available. These are to be used in
alignment with the Program's vision for the next 5 years as it relates
to this job description and the successful candidates research agenda.
Start Date: The anticipated starting date for the position is August 1, 2025.
The
School of Architecture and Design: The University of Louisiana at
Lafayette's School of Architecture and Design is committed to ethical
and innovative design practices. Programs in architecture, interior
design,
and industrial design are accredited by the National Architectural
Accrediting Board (NAAB), the Council for Interior Design Accreditation
(CIDA), and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design
(NASAD), respectively. The School offers Bachelor of Science in
Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Interior Design, Bachelor of
Industrial Design, and a Master of Architecture degrees. The School
emphasizes the balance between aesthetic needs, technical functionality,
environmental responsibility, and human-centered design.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
· A terminal degree in Architecture.
For a detailed description of terminal degrees, reference the Teaching
Qualification Tables
[https://academicaffairs.louisiana.edu/sites/academicaffairs/files/ARTS 2013_0.pdf].
· Proficiency in studio education, adeptly integrating both
manual techniques and digital technologies (e.g., Rhino 3D, Revit) to
provide a comprehensive learning experience for students.
·
Applications shall show contributions (or potential for contributions)
to peer-reviewed scholarly and/or creative endeavor, with a clear
direction in research and/or creative undertakings.
· Commitment
to maintain currency with emerging technologies and methods of practice
through attentiveness to professional development.
· Aptitude for interdisciplinary collaboration.
· Aptitude for supporting student persistence toward program completion, personal well-being and professional success.
Application
Instructions: Review of submissions will begin January 15, 2025.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please
submit the following through the university link:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3.
Teaching Statement – Describe your teaching philosophy, methods, and
practices, emphasizing the role of supporting students’ resilience and
determination in your pedagogical approach. Share experiences where
you've encountered challenges in the classroom, how you've overcome
them, or how you've helped students navigate their own adversities.
Highlight specific strategies you've employed to engage with and uplift
students who have confronted systemic or unique challenges.
4.
Research Statement – At the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, we're
committed to research for a reason
[https://louisiana.edu/research-impact]. Provide an outline of your
research objectives, methodologies, and key contributions. Highlight
significant projects and collaborations that have influenced your
academic trajectory. As you consider the wider impact of your work,
discuss its broader societal implications.
5. Names and contact information of 3 references.
6. Ten-page portfolio of professional, personal, and scholarly work highlighting both research and teaching.
Contact Information: School of Architecture and Design: [email protected]
Job Ad# (req3968)