Assistant / Associate Professor, Architectural Design - School of Architecture
University of Illinois

Assistant / Associate Professor, Architectural Design

School of Architecture

University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign

The School of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Architectural Design. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor will be considered for candidates with an established record of accomplishments in research and teaching. Expected start date is August 16, 2025.

Responsibilities:
The position carries equal responsibilities in research and teaching, with teaching obligations to include two design studios and one seminar/lecture course per year. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active research and/or design agenda and to contribute to the civic life of the School, University, and community through service and engagement. Paths to impact for this position could include traditional scholarly research, design recognition through display, construction, competition, or recognized community-partnered innovation.

Qualifications:
Required:

• A professional and terminal degree in Architecture: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch Professional) with a Post-professional master, or a Master of Architecture (M.Arch Professional), or equivalent.
• Experience as a design studio instructor.
• Evidence of professional and/or academic design work.

Preferred:

• Post-professional degree in Architecture or related design discipline.
• Professional experience and/or licensure, or equivalent.
• A broad range of academic and scholarly work.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and coordinating undergraduate and graduate Architectural design studios.
• Experience that demonstrates innovative teaching and research firmly focused on design as an emerging and evolving approach to understanding and meeting the unique challenges of our moment.
• Work and research experience or a demonstrated interest pertaining to social justice and well-being, sustainability of the built environment, and architecture design
• Experience demonstrating a broad range of design inquiry and the capacity to bridge disciplines and/or scales that contribute to engagement in contemporary design culture and collaboration in design-research endeavors.

To increase this profile, we strongly encourage applications from individuals with demonstrable commitments to racial equity and social justice through teaching, research, and/or engagement, and a reflective approach to transforming the discipline with respect to inclusion and anti-racism. We encourage applications from candidates who bring experience working with Black, Latinx, or Indigenous communities and traditions. In this work, the School of Architecture has support from dedicated staff at the college and campus levels who work with students, faculty, and staff to facilitate learning and transformation with regard to anti-Black racism, violence, and prejudice in all its forms.

Institutional Context:
As the second oldest school of Architecture in the United States, the School stewards a worldwide legacy of educational innovation and distinguished alumni. The School offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in architectural studies, two-year and three-year professional M.Arch degrees, and a Ph.D. in Architecture. The School also offers joint graduate degree programs with Civil & Environmental Engineering and Urban & Regional Planning. Building upon its longstanding reputation for excellence, successful candidates will contribute to the School's diverse and proactive approach to reshaping the field.

The School of Architecture is part of the College of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Illinois, an internationally recognized research and educational institution located in Urbana-Champaign, a vibrant university community within driving distance of Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. With the nation's the largest public university research library in the United States, the University supports faculty as active researchers in the humanities, arts, sciences, and engineering through opportunities for funding and vital cross-disciplinary exchange in the campus' many institutes, centres, and initiatives. These include the Siebel Center for Design, Campus Research Board, the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities, the Center for Advanced Study, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and numerous other specialized centers. Additional collaborative opportunities include Krannert Museum of Art and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, each a respected international hub for innovative scholarship and public engagement.

The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent positions for Assistant Professors is $77,550 - $84,200 and for Associate Professors is $91,800 - $113,457. Additional responsibilities include service through shared governance to the department, school, college, campus, university, discipline, and/or the local community. Candidates will participate in regular assessments of their teaching, research, and service efforts.

For more information, please visit https://illinois.edu/ for the University, https://faa.illinois.edu/ for the College, and https://arch.illinois.edu/ for the School.

Application Procedures:
To ensure full consideration for the position, applications must be received by Saturday, November 30, 2024. The application will close on December 15, 2024 at 6:00pm. Apply for this position using the 'Apply Now' button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.

Application Requirements:
Please upload the following as a single multi-page PDF file.

• A cover letter that addresses research and teaching philosophy
• Complete curriculum vitae (CV)
• Portfolio of professional, research, creative work, and teaching as relevant to the applicant's experience and strengths
• List of three professional references with contact information

Please direct any questions to Professors David J Isern, disern@illinois.edu , and Sara Bartumeus Ferre, sbartus@illinois.edu , Search Committee Co-Chairs, or Samantha Willits-Rosten, swill9@illinois.edu , Human Resource Manager. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1027624
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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