Assistant Professor Of Architecture (Position 2)

We are seeking candidates with a solid entrepreneurial and collaborative design ability to contribute to the innovation and practice of Architecture. Candidates are expected to be able to introduce students to the sociological complexity of urban/rural environments and develop their skills for conceptualizing architecture within a range of contexts, from Metropolitan areas to the towns of the Mountain West. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to extend the School’s community partnerships and exhibit promise in obtaining funding, preferably external. Teaching responsibilities include all levels of design studio (including community design projects) in addition to one or more courses such as history, theory, building construction, materials, computation, environmental systems, and/or practice.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• A terminal degree in architecture (MArch I/II, D Des, or PhD) or a related field (MS or PhD)
• Professional architectural licensure (NCARB recognized). Candidates with demonstrated progress toward registration will be considered. However, completion of registration is required before application for tenure.
  Note: 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

• Four or more years of professional practice in the design of a variety of project types 2
• Three or more years of professional teaching experience in higher education
• Demonstrated interdisciplinary collaboration
• Evidence of the ability to obtain external funding
• Demonstrated expertise in architectural design
• Scholarship in the field of design
• The ability to teach advanced design studio, lecture, and seminar courses

POSITION SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Applications will need to include:

• A cover letter;
• A current curriculum vita;
• A teaching statement addressing how they apply their area of expertise in the classroom, (1 page maximum);
• A statement describing research and/or creative activity in relationship to the job description, (1 page maximum);
• A statement addressing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to be uploaded under Other, (1 page maximum);
• A portfolio of work including research, professional practice, and teaching materials (20 pages maximum)
• The names and contact information of three (3) references who will not be contacted without notification to the candidate

• We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse 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.