Assistant Teaching Professor, Architecture

Posting Number PG193774EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Architecture

Anticipated Hiring Range $65,000 – $70,000

Work Schedule Varies depending on course schedule. Evenings/weekends may be needed occasionally.

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department School of Architecture

About the Department 

The School of Architecture offers undergraduate and graduate degrees including accredited Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) and Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degrees, a pre-professional Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture (BEDA), and a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Studies (MAAS). It also offers graduate certificates in City Design, Energy and Technology, and Public Interest Design, and a Concentration in History and Theory. The School of Architecture is part of the College of Design at North Carolina State University, which includes academic departments of Graphic and Experience Design and Industrial Design (GD/ID), Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (LAEP), Media Arts, Design and Technology (MAD Tech), a Ph.D. in Design, and a Doctor of Design (D.Des.)

Essential Job Duties 

The School of Architecture is inviting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Teaching Professor position on a three-year contract. This role offers the opportunity to teach architecture studios at all levels, core lecture courses, and advanced seminars aligned with the candidate’s expertise. Applicants should demonstrate both experience and potential for future development in scholarly activities and teaching, particularly in the area of building design and technology, as well as design excellence.

The successful candidate’s primary duties will be teaching and service activities, with secondary expectations of productive scholarship and/or creative artistry, which might include professional practice. Teaching and scholarship focus areas may include material technologies, exterior assemblies, architectural detailing, sustainable and energy-efficient technologies, systems integration, and resilient design. We are particularly interested in candidates with an interest in contemporary design practice.

In addition, the ideal candidate will be expected to:

• Prepare students to be successful in academic and professional settings by helping them to develop critical thinking and design skills.
• Advance the School of Architecture’s teaching culture and research enterprise in topics that are critical to contemporary and future practice.
• Engage professional practice and industry partners in North Carolina and/or beyond.
• Seek collaborators within and across departments and colleges in the university.

Essential duties for the position include:

• Teach 18-21 credits per year (typically one 6-credit studio and one 3-credit course per semester in the School of Architecture programs).
• Serve on school, college, and university committees and task forces.
• Develop scholarship and/or architectural design practice.

Other ResponsibilitiesOther responsibilities as needed by the department head.

• Minimum Education and Experience
• Terminal Degree in Architecture (Master’s) or related field.
• Other Required Qualifications
• Grounded in contemporary design concepts, principles, practices, methods, and tools across a range of media.
• Ability to contribute to the excellence of the academic community through research, creative, and scholarly activities, teaching, and service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in teaching at the college level and professional practice
• Professional licensure in Architecture.

Required License(s) or Certification(s) 

N/A

Valid NC Driver’s License required No

Commercial Driver’s License required No

Job Open Date 10/29/2024

Anticipated Close Date 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Applicants are required to submit: (1) a letter of intent describing qualifications and interests along with (2) resume/CV and (3) a digital portfolio or portfolio link via online application.

Note: Digital portfolios and research publications may be submitted as “Other Documents”. Do not submit materials via email. Applications received by December 15 will receive priority for review and consideration. Please send inquiries to search committee chair, Tom Barrie (tmbarrie@ncsu.edu).

Position Number 00000360

Position Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00

Appointment 9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events Non Mandatory – Emergency Event

Department ID 120201 – Architecture

AA/EEO 

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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