Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice – Architecture, College of DAAP

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice – Architecture, College of DAAP

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About the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a non-tenure track Architecture faculty position in the top-ranked School of Architecture and Interior Design at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (rank/title commensurate with credentials). The position is to commence employment on August 15, 2022.

The School of Architecture and Interior Design
The core mission of the Architecture Program at the School of Architecture and Interior Design is to prepare students for critical engagement with practice. The program promotes leadership, collaboration, intellectual depth, flexibility, and teamwork. The foundation of architecture education at UC remains a liberal arts education, which provides a broad basis for understanding the role of architecture within a cultural and historical context; and a professional curriculum that is enriched with elective seminars, lectures and design studios that provide opportunities to engage in travel/study programs, experimental projects, and service-learning. Students alternate these more traditional academic experiences with periods of professional experience through our landmark cooperative education program (co-op).

The School of Architecture and Interior Design (SAID) confers an accredited first professional graduate degree in Architecture (M Arch), an accredited professional degree in Interior Design (BSID), an undergraduate degree in Architecture (BS Arch), a post-professional degree (MS Arch) and Ph.D. degree in Architecture. There are approximately 675 students in the School and 21 full-time faculty. SAID’s top-ranked professional degree programs, as well as the BS Arch degree program, include a renowned cooperative education program (Co-op) that places students in professional work environments as part of the curriculum. SAID’s Co-op network includes over 500 firms across the globe.

The School of Architecture and Interior Design recognizes non-tenure track faculty as professionals who have substantial knowledge and/or experience in the practical aspects of the School’s disciplines. Faculty appointed on a non-tenure track are eligible for reappointment and/or promotion, however, they do not have the right to request a review for tenure. To be eligible for tenure, non-tenure track faculty may apply for a separate open tenure-track appointment in the program, if one exists. The rights, privileges, responsibilities, and special protections of academic freedom of non-tenure track faculty with titles such as “Educator” or “of Practice” are described in the University’s Board Rules and the CBA.

Essential Functions
This position is primarily responsible for teaching, research and service. Research may include published work, but is expected to be primarily creative work in an area of the profession such as design and built work in the areas of architecture, interior design, and urban design. Professors of Practice are recognized for their accomplishments in practice and their commitment to research as an important component of critical practice. Teaching responsibilities include design studios at the undergraduate or graduate level and may include teaching in one or more other areas such as representation techniques, building fabrication and material research, building system and assembly, and urban design. Service may include work for the department, the college, or the university on academic committees, and work for the greater community such as board membership or participation in advisory groups.

Minimum Requirements
All the following are required prior to the effective date of the appointment:

Assistant Rank:

• Applicants must hold a masters level professional degree in architecture (M.Arch.)
• At least one academic year teaching experience in architecture design studios at the university level.
• At least one year of professional design experience in architecture

Associate Rank:

• Applicants must hold a masters level professional degree in architecture (M.Arch.)
• At least six academic years teaching experience in architecture design studios at the university level.
• At least one year of professional design experience in architecture

Application Process
The position is available August 15, 2022. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2022 and the search will remain open until an appointment is made. Applicants should refer to the DAAP web site (https://daap.uc.edu/academic-programs/school-of-architecture-interior-design.html) to learn more about SAID, DAAP and UC.

To be considered for this position please apply online at https://bit.ly/3GcOeuA and upload:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter that includes a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Three References
• Portfolio of Candidate Work (submit as a link or web address)
• Portfolio of Work Created by Students Under Candidate Teaching (submit as a link or web address)

Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items.

Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate’s experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

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The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.