MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited institution or international equivalent by time of appointment.
• Terminal degree (master’s or PhD) in Architecture or related field or international equivalent by time of appointment.
• Potential to develop and teach academic coursework in one or more of the disciplinary content areas.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• NCARB professional licensure to practice Architecture in the US.
• Professional experience in Architecture or related field.
• Experience teaching in an academic setting.
• Record of service within the discipline and/or profession.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION AND CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. SDSU is a thriving and growing research land-grant university with a rich tradition of hands-on learning and material practice. The University is set in a rich regional fabric of small communities eager to embrace innovative and smart design practice and culture. As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.
South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, South Dakota, a beautiful college town of about 24,000 residents. Brookings is 4.5 hours west of Minneapolis and 3 hours south of Fargo. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota. The Brookings Public School District ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

• Teach courses within the professional curriculum, such as design studios, lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Provide service to the discipline, university, and community.
• Teach in multi-disciplinary courses within the School of Design.