Assistant Professor of Architecture

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The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at the University of Texas at Arlington seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty member in Interior Design to begin August 2022 or until filled. Candidates will be expected to teach design studios as well as electives in their area of expertise.

The School of Architecture recently marked its 50th year of leading in the field of architectural education. We now seek new faculty to help chart a course for its future. The school is part of the multidisciplinary College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth, the 4th largest metro area in the country, a region rich in possibilities for research, creative practice, and cultural exploration. The college includes professional degree programs in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, planning, and public administration, as well as Ph.D. programs in planning and urban and public affairs that provide opportunities for collaboration amongst students and faculty. The School has strong ties to the large professional design community in both Dallas and Fort Worth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In support of a multi-year plan to advance the building technology curriculum, The School of Architecture is seeking individuals who will contribute by bringing expertise through research, teaching, and innovation in the areas of structural design and sustainable construction materials and methods, while also contributing to the design studio. Successful candidates will show potential to substantively contribute to the discipline of architectural design, develop innovative pedagogy, and curricular integration. Candidates will be expected to teach in the core technical sequence which can include courses in construction, structures, building technology, and/or integrated design studio.

Applicants should have an established or developing agenda of scholarship and an articulated, distinct line of inquiry as it contributes to the making of architecture and advancement of a specific area of expertise. Research and/or creative practice are essential in reinforcing the connection between the School’s mission, the professional community, and the discipline itself. Evidence of collaborative work is especially encouraged.

Required Qualification

• An Accredited and terminal degree in architecture, engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to develop curriculum for building technology courses
• Demonstrated teaching experience with the potential for excellence

Desired Qualification

• • A PhD or advanced research degree in a relevant area of expertise
  • Professional licensure
  • Evidence of professional experience, particularly in designing steel and concrete systems
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching integrated design studio
  • Evidence of excellence in research and/or creative activity in one or more of the areas identified in the ad.
  • Evidence of ability to obtain external research funding.
  • Evidence of design, visual communication, and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a diverse context