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Quick Link for Posting
http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/24074
Working Title
Assistant Professor - 9 month
Department
Architecture
About the University
Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,100 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.
Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country's finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation's best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
About the College/Department
The Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design includes accredited departments of Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture, and an award-winning Community Design Center. Established programs in Rome and Mexico City and a rigorous Honors program within the School complement all departments. Housed in a world-class building designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects, the three departments promote interdisciplinary collaboration and shared resources including state-of- the-art fabrication, model-making labs, wood shop, and materials lab. Collaboration among disciplines is further encouraged through a growing variety of upper level interdisciplinary studios and seminars. A broad range of course offerings equips graduates with the knowledge and critical agility required to meet the challenges of designing for a changing world. Their education provides students with critical frameworks for design thinking that also equip them to assume leadership roles in the profession and in their communities.
The Department of Architecture offers an accredited professional five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree and a four-year Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies degree, enrolling approximately 300 students. The Department of Architecture was recognized by Design Intelligence in its top 20 program rankings, as high as eighth among programs in public universities, and is dedicated to continued and heightened advancement. The Department takes seriously its obligation to teach critical design thinking and conceptual agility and to prepare its students to assume leadership roles in multidisciplinary, collaborative and integrated practices.
Department Home Page
http://fayjones.uark.edu/academics/architecture/index.php
Job Type
Faculty
Appointment Percent
100
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience
Campus, Office Location
Fayetteville Campus - Architecture
Summary of Job Duties
This tenure-track Assistant Professor position will lead classroom/studio instruction, provide curriculum material, construct syllabi, create and give exams, test, advise students, and provide other scholastic achievement guidance.
Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.
- Terminal degree in architecture (M.Arch or equivalent) conferred by the start of employment
- A recognized body of creative work
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- An ability to work with colleagues and students in a collegial manner
Preferred Qualifications
- Post professional education in architecture or an allied discipline
- Experience with evidence of successful teaching in studios and lecture/seminars
- Experience with and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate courses across the departmental curriculum
- Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in professional architecture practice
- Experience in an active and on-going research, scholarship, professional practice, or creative activity agenda
Physical activities associated with this position
The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without an accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.
Occasionally:
- Sharps
- Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
- Hearing
- Sitting
- Standing
- Talking
- Repetitive motion
Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check?
No
Does this position require a background check?
Yes
If yes, please specify
- Criminal background check
- Sex offender registry check
Does this position require a substance abuse test?
No
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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