Associate Professor in Architecture Department Chair

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: FullTimeRegular Tenure Track

Pay Plan Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: Up to $92000 plus an administrative stipendfor summer months if applicable

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Associate Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Architecture and Urban Sustainability at the University of the District of Columbias College of Agriculture Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences plays a pivotal role in academic leadership and administration. They are responsible for overseeing the departments strategic direction curriculum development and faculty management. The incumbent contributes to teaching and research in architecture and urban sustainability guiding students and advancing knowledge in sustainable design urban planning and environmental stewardship. The role integrates academic excellence with practical applications preparing students to address contemporary urban challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach valueinclusive design studios in the undergraduate (B.S. in Architecture) program as well as lecture and seminar courses in their area of expertise for the undergraduate and NAAB accredited graduate (M. Arch. program in Architecture and Community Planning or other relevant courses as assigned.
2. Conduct research and scholarly activities in an area of Architecture and Community Planning and collaborate with CAUSES academic land grant and university experts. Applicants should have established research interests and/or a record of publication teaching and service in any of the following areas but not limited to: design innovation urban sustainability sustainable architecture building technology digital fabrication urban planning development and community design and landscape architecture and naturebased built environment.
3. Engage students in landgrant and communitycentered activities to prepare them for entrylevel positions in architecture and graduate level scholarship.
4. Work with students to plan and mentor research and servicelearning experiences that stress the experiential active learning and development of critical skills which are the focus of the Architecture and Community Planning.
5. Advise students and participate in department and university service.
6. Develop and maintain an awareness of urban planning urban sustainability and urban architectural issues in communities in the District of Columbia.
7. Utilize a variety of assessment techniques to ensure achievement of student learning outcomes. Demonstrate a familiarity with a variety of instructional delivery methods including on line learning and social media to provide educational content and opportunities supported by evidencebased research and individual expertise.
8. Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean Department Chair Program faculty other academic units in CAUSES landgrant programs as well as with District of Columbia agencies and service providers to effectively address DC and national program priorities related to professional Architecture practice.
9. Contribute to our landgrant mission through outreach and engagement with students Cooperative Extension and key community stakeholders.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Terminal degree in Architecture or related field (PhD preferred).
2. Practice experience in Architecture Urban Planning or a related field.
3. Demonstrated teaching excellence with three or more years of collegiatelevel teaching experience.
4. Strong interpersonal skills excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Proven record of teaching research and design thinking/problemsolving skills.
6. Familiarity with and adherence to the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accreditation standards demonstrating the ability to create courses and student experiential learning experiences that respond to current standards but also anticipate the future and evolving needs of the profession.
7. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and proactive outcomes oriented work in meeting the responsibilities and duties described.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor shall be required to meet the following

qualifications:

1. An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate;
2. A record of scholarship and professional growth; and
3. At least five 5 years of fulltime teaching experience in an institution of higher education including three 3 years as an Assistant Professor.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insuranceand sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia s retirement plan (TIAACREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of NonDiscrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 21401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation genetic information disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training(OPT).

Residency Preference:A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10point residency preference over nonDistrict applicants unless the person declines the preference points. If selected the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

DrugFree Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five 5 days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at(.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: Experience:

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