ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/Full TEACHING PROFESSOR of ARCHITECTURE / UMKC School of Science & Engineer[...]

University of Missouri System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual to join as a full-time teaching professor in architecture. This exciting role involves building a new Bachelor of Architecture program, overseeing its accreditation, and shaping the curriculum to foster a comprehensive educational experience. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative teaching, integrate emerging technologies, and contribute to a vibrant academic community. If you are passionate about architecture and eager to make a significant impact in the field, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Educational Fee Discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a professional graduate degree in architecture or equivalent.
• Experience in studio instruction and digital technology integration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the 5-year Bachelor of Architecture program.
• Facilitate the program's initial NAAB accreditation process.

Skills

Studio Instruction

Digital Technology Integration

Sustainable Design Principles

3-D Digital Modelling

Prototyping Techniques

Education

Professional Graduate Degree in Architecture

Undergraduate Degree in Architecture

Graduate or Doctoral Degree in Related Field

Tools

3-D Printing Technology

Augmented Reality Tools

Virtual Reality Tools

Job description

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/Full TEACHING PROFESSOR of ARCHITECTURE / UMKC School of Science & Engineering / Division of Natural & Built Environment

Job Description

The Division of Natural and Built Environments (NBE) within the School of Science and Engineering (SSE) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites applications and nominations for a non-tenure track (NTT) position in Architecture. The position could be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor NTT rank, to begin Fall 2025. This position is for a full-time 9-month faculty appointment with the opportunity to have additional summer salary based on assigned administrative responsibilities. This faculty member will act as the Degree Program Coordinator (DPC, similar to a department chair). Academic/professional experience, leadership, vision-setting and administration will be highly valued within the applicant pool. As a new degree at UMKC, the successful candidate for this position will take the lead as the DPC in building the 5-yr Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program. Responsibilities will include facilitating the program through its initial NAAB accreditation.

Areas of Expertise

The ideal candidates will possess academic experience with a background in studio instruction, studio pedagogy, and digital and/or building technology. The candidate should demonstrate an area or areas of expertise which may include, building systems, sustainable design principles, 3-D digital modelling, simulation, and prototyping techniques. This is a rare opportunity to build a unique program and not be bound to traditional programming that existed before digital technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing the five-year degree program, managing the full-time and adjunct faculty, developing and teaching courses that guide students through foundational, intermediate, and advanced stages of architectural education. Their role will be crucial in shaping the curriculum, ensuring that students gain a comprehensive and practical education in architecture. If applicable, they should include any examples of using simulation, computation, fabrication, prototyping, and visualization to design, analyze, speculate, within their courses and/or research.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Assistant Nontenure (NTT) Professor Rank

· Candidates must hold at least one of the following: a professional graduate degree in architecture; an undergraduate degree in architecture and a graduate or doctoral degree in a related field; or an international equivalent of any of these.

Required Qualifications for Associate or Full NTT Professor Consideration

· Candidates must hold at least one of the following: a professional graduate degree in architecture; an undergraduate degree in architecture and a graduate or doctoral degree in a related field; or an international equivalent of any of these.

· Candidates must be a licensed architect, (US or International).

· Candidates must demonstrate that they work well with colleagues and students in performing their university responsibilities at their previous institution(s) or workplace.

Desired Qualifications for Assistant, Associate or Full Teaching Professor Consideration (address those applicable in application)

Teaching

· Experience or capacity to integrate emerging technologies with studio, seminar and/or lecture teaching.

· Experience with or ability to implement experimental teaching in terms of modality, methodology, and/or format.

· Experience with or aptitude to teach experiential, collaborative and/or interdisciplinary courses.

· Experience in architectural design that strives for impact on culture, society, communities, region(s), and the planet.

· Experience in a creative practice that participates in the discipline of architecture through critique, experimentation, or other means.

· Experience with or potential to contribute to collaborative and/or interdisciplinary research.

· Experience that exhibits exceptional professional practice integrating beauty, resilience, and environmental performance.

On Access and Engagement

· Experience focusing on student success, student empowerment, and the development of respecting cultures within studio and classroom settings.

· Experience facilitating or teaching others about identifying and addressing hurdles to access to the built environment and/or the profession of architecture.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications, teaching and leadership experience and evidence of professional success and/or research. This is a 9-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment eligible for ranked promotion. There may be opportunity for summer administration duties and/or teaching.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs , click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID54929).

Please complete the name and contact information on the online application. Combine all required application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload it as a resume attachment. Limit the document name to 50 characters. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.) in the document name. The maximum file size limit is 11 MB.

Required materials include:

· A cover letter that provides applicable experience and credentials that qualify you for a ranked faculty position.

· A complete curriculum vitae showing past positions, important contributions, and impact.

· A design portfolio must be provided illustrating the applicant’s design work, and if applicable research work.

· The names and current contact information for three people who can provide letters of professional recommendation.

We will contact references and request educational transcripts for applicants who progress to the finalist stage . Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted.

· Please direct all inquiries and correspondence to Sarah Beth Schulz ([e-mail]), Executive Assistant to the Dean of SSE.

Application Deadline

Application review will begin upon receipt. The position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.

Other Information

About Architecture within NBE and UMKC
The Architecture discipline is within the SSE’s NBE Division. This places the faculty in a multidisciplinary environment that includes related faculty from construction, structural engineering, environmental science, urban planning, and more. The goal is for our students to have a chance of interacting with other students and faculty in complimentary disciplines, such as construction materials and management or urban planning. NBE stresses the power of design and the importance of the built world.

The faculty members in NBE and specifically the architecture disciplines are committed to excellence in design education, creative activity, research, and outreach missions. This program benefits from being within SSE, UMKC, and Kansas City. A city that is well known for designing large-scale stadia, transportation facilities, buildings, urban renovation and more. The city provides tremendous access to jobs, internships, real-life projects and practicing mentors and adjuncts.

Currently, the architecture, urban planning and design programs are housed in Katz Hall, which is a dedicated 32,800 sq-ft. building. They also have access to the 20,000 sq-ft, 3-D printing lab, student wood/metal fabrication equipment, and the augmented reality and virtual reality laboratory. These labs have over $4 million in equipment allowing our students to integrate state-of-the-art fabrication technology into their design education and research.

Community Information

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life. UMKC plays a critical role in the region’s health, business, defense, and workforce development.

A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The university is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area, with a population of more than 2.4 million, is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America and is among the top five cities with the largest concentration of engineers, scientists and architects in the USA. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, and health science research engagement for both the Volker and Health Sciences campuses. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts all within an easy drive.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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