Lecturer Architectural Design and Representation
Lecturer Architectural Design and Representation
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Job Description
The Department of Architecture at the University of Washington invites nominations and applications for an appointment as Lecturerto teach design studio and representation courses. The appointed candidate will teach required foundational design studios and representation and digital modeling courses for our undergraduate and graduate students during the fall winter and spring quarters. Assigned courses may include ARCH 301 ARCH 380 and ARCH 500 among others. The position will include opportunities to help shape these courses as we evolve our curriculum to serve expanding audiences including nonmajors interested in design while providing the foundation neededfor architecture majors to succeed within the program.
Context and Values:
Our Department resides in the College of Built Environments which also includes the Departments of Construction Management Landscape Architecture Real Estate and Urban Design and Planning. The University of Washington is a globally ranked research and teaching institution located in the heart of one the countrys most vibrant and innovative cities. Our department enrolls over 300 undergraduate and graduate students in five programs including a NAAB accredited MArch Program two MS programs and two BA degrees as well as hundreds of nonmajors each year.
We recognize that environmental justice social equity and diversity are essential to the creation of a more just and beautiful world. By promoting an environment that is welcoming to people of all cultures races sexes abilities sexual orientations gender identities and/or expressions ages religions and economic statuses we strive to make our college representative of the communities we serve and where creativity critical thinking and selfexpression can thrive. This is reflected in the College of Built Environments Strategic Framework built on pillars of collaboration and impact bold thought leadership and equitable and just practices. Successful candidates will be expected to advance these goals.
People who do not see themselves historically represented in academia and the profession are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities & Terms:
Faculty are to be on campus during the academic year to teach courses mentor students and engage in service including advising students supporting student organizations and serving on departmental and college committees. Selected candidates will be assigned both required and elective courses that may include design studios lecture seminar courses and the coordination of multisection courses along with recruiting and securing parttime instructors.
This is a 9month (Sept 16th June 15th) appointment renewable on an annual basis for a maximum of three years with an anticipated start date of September 2025. This position is negotiable for between 50 and 100 of full time. The position is at the rank of Lecturer and carries full fringe benefits. The position is not eligible for promotion or renewal beyond three years. The position will have 90 of its time dedicated to teaching and 10 dedicated to Departmental College and/or University service.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position is $7500$8750 per month (at 100 of full time) commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Professional degree in Architecture or Masters Degree in Architectural Design
- Demonstrated teaching experience in design studios
- Expertise in design drawing and representation
- Demonstrated experience in design
- Demonstrated capacity to mentor emerging designers with diverse backgrounds or significant evidence of ability to do so.
- Capacity to teach both digital modeling and freehand drawing skills
Positive factors for consideration include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrated experience in architectural design studio development and coordination
- Experience in professional practice
- Demonstrated excellence in design
- Demonstrated success with collaborative practice and/or teaching
Employment Type
Full-Time
