AsstAssc Prof of Architecture in Kansas City Urban and Housing Design
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
About the University
Founded in 1865 the University of Kansas is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral research university and one of the public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University enrolls more than 30000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate programs which include education public health medicine law the humanities and a number of allied social science disciplines. Situated in the historic diverse and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence Kansas 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area the University of Kansas Department of Architecture has a 109-year history of educating architects who have made significant contributions to the state region and world.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Contact Information to Applicants
Search Committee Chair
Kent Spreckelmeyer
Required Qualifications for both Assistant and Associate Professor Candidates:
Position Overview
The University of Kansas (KU) School of Architecture & Design invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position focused on urban housing design manufacturing and economic development in the Kansas City metropolitan area beginning in the fall of 2026. This appointment reflects KUs longstanding commitment to advancing architectural education through meaningful engagement with regional partners while also addressing critical national and global challenges in housing and sustainable urban development. It seeks ways in which humanity can inhabit this planet in a sustainable healthy and resilient way. It does so primarily through its NAAB accredited Master of Architecture (.) program and its soon to be accredited Interior Architecture program.
The KU architecture program has a deep and enduring connection to the architectural design and development communities of Kansas City. Through design studios located in the citys urban core internships with leading firms and partnerships with governmental agencies and private industry KU students and faculty have long contributed to - and benefitted from - the regions vibrant urban initiatives. Building on these foundations the successful candidate will play a central role in expanding the schools academic and research engagement in Kansas City. The successful candidate will coordinate and lead academic programs that leverage the wealth of design initiatives in the metropolitan area. Responsibilities include developing and teaching coursework at both professional and graduate levels advancing a research agenda supported by external funding and fostering partnerships across industry government and nonprofit sectors. The position will also involve coordinating existing and future programs and facilities in the schools institutes professional options and academic programs ensuring alignment with the schools mission and strategic priorities.
A key expectation of the position is the development of a strong research and teaching agenda in areas related to sustainable and resilient urban housing environments with a focus on technology integration or social innovation. Ideally the successful candidate will reside in the Kansas City metropolitan area to deepen ties with the local community and ensure active participation in the regions architectural and urban development networks.
In addition to the . and IA degrees the Architecture Department also offers an MA in Architecture a PhD and multiple certificate programs. It has summer semester and year-long foreign-study programs around the addition to Studio 804 the Institute of Health and Wellness Design and the schools Center for Design Research the Architecture Department has recognized areas of expertise in Design-Build Sports and Entertainment Interior Architecture Public Interest Design Historic Preservation Sustainable Design and Smart Cities.
The school seeks candidates with a record ofor strong potential forexcellence in teaching research and service. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in urban and housing design the ability to develop funded research initiatives and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. The KU School of Architecture & Design faculty is dedicated to educating the next generation of architects while advancing research and practice that contribute to resilient healthy and sustainable communities. The department welcomes candidates whose scholarship teaching and service align with this mission and who are eager to expand KUs impact in Kansas City and beyond.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Applicants should submit the following items:
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
About the University
Founded in 1865 the University of Kansas is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral research university and one of the public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University enrolls more than 30000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate programs which include education public health medicine law the humanities and a number of allied social science disciplines. Situated in the historic diverse and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence Kansas 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area the University of Kansas Department of Architecture has a 109-year history of educating architects who have made significant contributions to the state region and world.
Allocation of Effort:
Teaching (40%)
Typical teaching expectations for architecture faculty are: two 6-credit architectural design studios and one 3-credit lecture or seminar per year. Meet department expectations in terms of student advising.
Research (40%)
Conduct research creative and/or professional work that focuses on one or several possible areas of expertise that may include affordable and low-income housing typologies; innovative sustainable and resilient urban development strategies; and equitable access to housing and community resources. Disseminate this work through peer-reviewed publications and conferences and/or professional commissions and practice. Support a research/creative activity agenda through external funding.
Service (20%)
Serve the department university state and the profession primarily through academic-industry partnerships and engagement with community organizations NGOs and governmental agencies.
Teaching (40%)
Typical teaching expectations for architecture faculty are: two 6-credit architectural design studios and one 3-credit lecture or seminar per year. Meet department expectations in terms of student advising.
Research (40%)
Conduct research creative and/or professional work that focuses on one or several possible areas of expertise that may include affordable and low-income housing typologies; innovative sustainable and resilient urban development strategies; and equitable access to housing and community resources. Disseminate this work through peer-reviewed publications and conferences and/or professional commissions and practice. Support a research/creative activity agenda through external funding.
Service (20%)
Serve the department university state and the profession primarily through academic-industry partnerships and engagement with community organizations NGOs and governmental agencies.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Contact Information to Applicants
Search Committee Chair
Kent Spreckelmeyer
Required Qualifications for both Assistant and Associate Professor Candidates:
- Demonstrated record of research creative and/or professional work in the candidates area of expertise.
- Phd in Architecture or related field OR a Masters degree in Architecture or related fieldand 3 years of experience in architectural practice.
- Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate studios and seminars in thecandidates area of expertise.
- Established record of teaching that is consistent with the departments standards for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor of Architecture.
- Established record of research/creative/professional work that is consistent with the departments standard for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor of Architecture.
Position Overview
The University of Kansas (KU) School of Architecture & Design invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position focused on urban housing design manufacturing and economic development in the Kansas City metropolitan area beginning in the fall of 2026. This appointment reflects KUs longstanding commitment to advancing architectural education through meaningful engagement with regional partners while also addressing critical national and global challenges in housing and sustainable urban development. It seeks ways in which humanity can inhabit this planet in a sustainable healthy and resilient way. It does so primarily through its NAAB accredited Master of Architecture (.) program and its soon to be accredited Interior Architecture program.
The KU architecture program has a deep and enduring connection to the architectural design and development communities of Kansas City. Through design studios located in the citys urban core internships with leading firms and partnerships with governmental agencies and private industry KU students and faculty have long contributed to - and benefitted from - the regions vibrant urban initiatives. Building on these foundations the successful candidate will play a central role in expanding the schools academic and research engagement in Kansas City. The successful candidate will coordinate and lead academic programs that leverage the wealth of design initiatives in the metropolitan area. Responsibilities include developing and teaching coursework at both professional and graduate levels advancing a research agenda supported by external funding and fostering partnerships across industry government and nonprofit sectors. The position will also involve coordinating existing and future programs and facilities in the schools institutes professional options and academic programs ensuring alignment with the schools mission and strategic priorities.
A key expectation of the position is the development of a strong research and teaching agenda in areas related to sustainable and resilient urban housing environments with a focus on technology integration or social innovation. Ideally the successful candidate will reside in the Kansas City metropolitan area to deepen ties with the local community and ensure active participation in the regions architectural and urban development networks.
In addition to the . and IA degrees the Architecture Department also offers an MA in Architecture a PhD and multiple certificate programs. It has summer semester and year-long foreign-study programs around the addition to Studio 804 the Institute of Health and Wellness Design and the schools Center for Design Research the Architecture Department has recognized areas of expertise in Design-Build Sports and Entertainment Interior Architecture Public Interest Design Historic Preservation Sustainable Design and Smart Cities.
The school seeks candidates with a record ofor strong potential forexcellence in teaching research and service. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in urban and housing design the ability to develop funded research initiatives and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. The KU School of Architecture & Design faculty is dedicated to educating the next generation of architects while advancing research and practice that contribute to resilient healthy and sustainable communities. The department welcomes candidates whose scholarship teaching and service align with this mission and who are eager to expand KUs impact in Kansas City and beyond.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Applicants should submit the following items:
- Letter of intent which includes a statement outlining their area of expertise research creative and/or professional interests and shows how these will contribute to the degree programs in the Architecture Department at the University of Kansas;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Names and contact information (email included) of three references; and
- A portfolio of professional research and/or creative work as well as student work (as applicable). Please upload candidate package and indicate in the letter of intent a URL to access the complete digital version of the portfolio.
Key Skills
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- Corporate Communications
- Infrastructure
- Litigation Paralegal
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
