Assistant Professor in Architecture

School of Architecture; United States; Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The School of Architecture (arch.gatech.edu) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Architecture. This is a full-time, tenure-track nine-month faculty position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for impact in architectural design through work on novel computational techniques and innovative material research focused on recycled plastics for architectural design problems.

Qualifikationen

• M.Arch. or equivalent professional degree in architecture.
• Two years teaching architecture at the university level.
• Experience with computational design and recycled plastics in architecture.
• Ability to collaborate across courses and curricula.

Aufgaben

• Demonstrate the capacity for impact in architectural design through work on novel computational techniques and innovative material research focused on recycled plastics for architectural design problems.
• Provide high-quality instruction grounded in contemporary architectural knowledge, methods, and practices.
• Develop and deliver course content that advances student learning and supports the broader goals of the architecture curriculum.
• Mentor and advise students through coursework, design reviews, and other academic activities.
• Contribute to coordination across courses and curricular sequences, including collaboration with faculty teaching within shared or coordinated courses.
• Participate in the intellectual and academic life of the School, including reviews, lectures, exhibitions, workshops, and other School activities.
• Contribute appropriate service to the School consistent with the expectations of an Assistant Professor appointment.

Kenntnisse

Computational design

Recycled plastics

University teaching

Course development

Student mentoring

Ausbildung

M.Arch.

Jobbeschreibung

The School of Architecture (arch.gatech.edu) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Architecture. This is a full-time, tenure-track nine-month faculty position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity for impact in architectural design through work on novel computational techniques and innovative material research focused on recycled plastics for architectural design problems. Candidates are expected to be able to build on the legacy of the Georgia Tech School of Architecture as a leader in these fields and contribute to near and next-generation design technology research. Teaching and/or professional experience in computationally driven architecture for a minimum of two years is a requirement.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values. These values include academic excellence, freedom of expression and inquiry, innovation, collaboration, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Demonstrate the capacity for impact in architectural design through work on novel computational techniques and innovative material research focused on recycled plastics for architectural design problems.


• Provide high-quality instruction grounded in contemporary architectural knowledge, methods, and practices.


• Develop and deliver course content that advances student learning and supports the broader goals of the architecture curriculum.


• Mentor and advise students through coursework, design reviews, and other academic activities.


• Contribute to coordination across courses and curricular sequences, including collaboration with faculty teaching within shared or coordinated courses.


• Participate in the intellectual and academic life of the School, including reviews, lectures, exhibitions, workshops, and other School activities.


• Contribute appropriate service to the School consistent with the expectations of an Assistant Professor appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a professional degree in architecture (M.Arch.).

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who bring one or more of the following:

• Prior experience teaching architecture at the university level.


• Demonstrate the capacity for impact in architectural design through work on novel computational techniques and innovative material research focused on recycled plastics for architectural design problems.


• Experience connecting design education with contemporary issues in computation, fabrication, or other emerging areas of the discipline.


• A record of professional, creative, scholarly, or pedagogical work that demonstrates continued engagement with architecture and the built environment.


• The ability to teach and mentor a multifaceted student body.


• The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success.


• Knowledge of architecture appropriate to the courses they will teach.


• Evidence of, or strong potential for, effective teaching at the university level.


• Teaching experience in computationally driven architecture for a minimum of two years is a requirement.


• Ability to communicate architectural ideas and knowledge clearly to students with varying levels of experience.


• Commitment to collaborative teaching and to contributing to a rigorous and supportive academic environment.