Job Description
The Department of Architecture within the College of Engineering Technology and Architecture CETA at the University of Hartford seeks a fulltime Clinical/Applied Faculty Member at the rank of Assistant Professor to serve as Program Director for the Graduate . program with the responsibility to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Architecture focusing on Professional Practice.
Responsibilities
The Master of Architecture program emphasizes an integration of design principles engineering fundamentals sustainable and resilient strategies and business understanding with the constant exploration of innovative building and urban design. The Graduate Program Director reports to the Chair of the Department of Architecture and is expected to provide inspirational leadership in advancing the . program. The Directors duties include developing a strategic direction for the graduate curriculum creating a dynamic student learning experience supervising national accreditation procedures managing the AXP Opportunities Program and strategizing about and participating in recruitment marketing and promotion activities. A component of the candidates teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate architecture courses focusing on Professional Practice. Candidates will be expected to remain active in the profession and have knowledge of professional practice contexts including professional license or certification AIA contract documents cost estimating and practice management. Candidates should show a willingness and ability to employ stateoftheart simulation software and technology in their coursework. Furthermore a critical understanding of practice related issues of equity and inclusion is a priority. All faculty should have the capacity to support and enhance diverse learning and/or working environments. Signicant opportunities exist for research collaboration with faculty members within the Department of Architecture CETA and across the University as well as industry partners. The University College CETA and Department of Architecture are committed to nurturing the career development of faculty. Candidates will be expected to remain active in professional practice and contribute to the profession through publications presentations or other publicly disseminated work. Clinical/Applied faculty are expected to engage in professional productivity such as consulting as well as to actively participate in departmental and school committees advise students and contribute to student recruitment and retention. The initial Clinical/Applied contract is 12 years and subsequent longerterm contracts are based on review of performance and the continuing need for the position. With satisfactory reviews the next appointment is for three years. Following a satisfactory review a 5year contract is offered with additional 5year contracts offered subsequently. Clinical/Applied faculty can submit for promotion to Clinical/Applied Associate Professor and then to Clinical/Applied Professor. The teaching requirement is 24 credits per academic year. Summer teaching opportunities are also available if desired. The teaching load is reduced by 3 credits for serving as the Graduate Program Director. The specific expectations assignments and responsibilities for the position are defined in the final letter of appointment.
Required Qualifications
Required: A masters in architecture . OR a professional degree in architecture . or comparable professional degree and a graduate degree in architecture or allied field. Evidence of professional design experience and innovation in practice. Applicant has demonstrated teaching ability in architecture professional practice. Applicant has taught integrated Design Construction or Technology courses at the college level. Applicant has leadership or administrative experience and could guide curriculum development or revision. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to the position. Preferred: Applicant has taught and/or developed courses in Social Justice or Underserved Populations Issues in Architecture sustainable design technology structures or related fields. Applicant has taught and advised or demonstrates interest in working with students from BIPOC or LGBTQIA populations. Applicants research scholarship or professional projects demonstrate engagement in social justice equity and/or diversity issues. Professional registration (RA PE CACB . Postprofessional degree in architecture or an allied discipline. Advanced academic qualifications in discipline (Ph.D. ABD path to Ph.D.. Applicant demonstrates previous experience in NAAB Accreditation Procedures ideally focusing on integrated design.
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