Asst/Assoc/Professor of the Practice in Architecture

at  University of Kansas

POSITION OVERVIEW

The School of Architecture and Design at the University of Kansas invites applications for a part-time (50% appointment), non-tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice with expertise in one of the following areas: Historic Preservation, Health and Wellness Design, Computational Design, Designbuild, Sports and Entertainment Design, or Housing, beginning in the fall of 2024. Candidates are expected to maintain an active practice and continue to be engaged in design practice while teaching.
The teaching responsibilities of this position will be focused on studio instruction in the accredited Master of Architecture curriculum. The successful candidate for this position is expected to have significant professional experience as outlined in the Required Qualifications.
The Architecture Department faculty’s core purpose is to prepare new practitioners in the design of the built environment, and for the path to architectural licensure. It seeks ways by which humanity can inhabit this planet in a sustainably healthy way. It does so primarily through its NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) accredited Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program and its soon to be accredited Interior Architecture program. The faculty is committed to excellence in applying our knowledge and experience in educating the next generation of architects. The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to its knowledge and teaching as described above.
In addition to the M.Arch and IA degrees, the Architecture Department also offers an MA in Architecture, a PhD, and multiple certificate programs. It has summer, semester, and year-long study abroad programs around the globe. In addition to Studio 804, our Health and Wellness Design Institute and the School’s Center for Design Research, the Architecture Department has recognized areas of expertise in Designbuild, Sports and Entertainment, Interior Architecture, Public Interest Design, Historic Preservation, Sustainable Design, and Smart Cities.
The School of Architecture and Design is dedicated to inclusive, diverse, and equitable learning, teaching, and working environments for its community of students, staff, and faculty. We believe that the design process is elevated when differences are respected, ideas are shared, and people are connected. We recognize that all people should have a say in the creation of their own environment. We aspire to advance the culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation at the School of Architecture and Design. This task demands a collaborative approach and one that integrates culturally competent protocols and policies in our everyday ideas, thinking, and practices. In a continual effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Kansas actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of appointment.
Founded in 1865, the University of Kansas is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral research university and one of the public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University enrolls over 26,000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate programs including education, public health, medicine, law, the humanities, and many allied social science disciplines. Situated in the historic, diverse, and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence, Kansas, 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area, the University of Kansas’ Department of Architecture has a 111-year history of educating architects who have made significant contributions to the state, region, and world.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

For all levels, the following required qualification:

• A Bachelor’s-level degree or higher in Architecture

For Assistant Professor of the Practice, the above plus:

• A demonstrated record of significant professional experience, totaling a minimum of three years.

For Associate Professor of the Practice, the above degree requirement, plus:

• A demonstrated record of significant professional experience, totaling a minimum of six years.

For a Full Professor of the Practice, the above degree requirement, plus:

• A demonstrated record of significant professional experience, totaling a minimum of ten years OR a Master’s level degree in Architecture and a minimum of five years of professional experience.

Please refer the Job description for details