Assistant Professor of Architecture

As a land-grant institution located in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem and the Rocky Mountains, the School of Architecture and Montana State University are internationally recognized for research and creative activity drawn from the social, cultural, and environmental conditions of the western landscape. The School of Architecture offers a four-year pre-professional undergraduate program leading to a one-and-a-half year professional Master of Architecture degree fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

The program has approximately 400 undergraduate and 80 graduate students. In addition, the school has a strong connection with alumni to help students transition into the profession. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

We believe in broad engagement with the cultural and ecological context through architecture’s agency in the world. The School of Architecture empowers students to engage the complexities of social and ecological systems through creative, collaborative and ethical design of the built environment. We instill personal agency, self-reflection and environmental empathy to educate innovators who challenge and advance the design professions.

We seek faculty to foster innovation in applied design research for the built environment. Candidates are expected to have the ability to teach architectural design studios throughout the curriculum and have a specialty in at least one of the following areas: building construction; computation and digital technology; environmental systems; or structures. Candidates must have the ability to advance teaching and research in innovative design that integrates social, environmental, and technical considerations.

Candidates will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of scholarly and creative work within the discipline.

Duties and Responsibilities- We hope to attract applicants who can teach effectively to the University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from varying backgrounds to succeed. Teach on-campus in person. Advise, evaluate, and assist students. Innovative curriculum and/or course development. Participate in faculty meetings and service assignments. Meet regularly with, collaborating with, and supporting multi-section teaching and learning objectives

Required Qualifications –Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Candidates must have a terminal degree of a Master of Architecture or greater. In exceptional circumstances, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Professional architectural licensure (NCARB recognized)
• Three or more years of professional teaching experience in higher education
• Expertise in architectural design as demonstrated through submitted materials
• Scholarship in the field of design
• The ability to teach design studio (at various levels), lecture, and seminar courses in identified focus areas

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