Tenure Track - Assistant Professor, Architecture at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Tenure Track - Assistant Professor, Architecture






Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Sep 27, 2024

Deadline:



The Department of Architecture in the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design is seeking applicants for a full-time tenure track position teaching design studios at the rank of Assistant Professor of Architecture, beginning July 2025.

Strong Teaching Experience: A proven record of effective teaching and coordinating within core design studios, with the ability to inspire and mentor students at various levels.

Leadership Potential: Demonstrated leadership roles in prestigious institutions or professional organizations, showcasing the potential for significant contributions to departmental and institutional goals.

Critical Thinking Design Skills: Advanced design thinking abilities, including a capacity for innovative problem-solving and a thoughtful approach to design challenges.

Professional Growth Potential: Early-career achievements that indicate a trajectory toward becoming a leading design professional, with a commitment to advancing both their own practice and the field of architecture.

Engagement with Contemporary Issues: An understanding of contemporary design challenges and trends, including a capacity to integrate these into teaching and research.

The University of Pennsylvania educates in architecture at three levels: undergraduate, professional, and doctoral. Teaching in architectural design and related subjects may occur at any of these level. Design teaching may take the form of required or elective studios.


In addition to effectiveness in teaching, applicants must demonstrate a strong capacity for the production of professional and scholarly work, through a record of projects, exhibitions, and/or writings, disseminated in past publications. Equally important are plans for future practice, research, and publication.




Qualifications


Minimum qualifications include a professionally accredited Master's degree in Architecture; PhD is welcome, but not required.




Application Instructions


Applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement (commenting on research and teaching) and samples of design work and/or scholarship.


Contact information for three references should be provided with the application; reference letters will be requested at a later date.


Review of applications will begin in November and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.The position appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025, and the selected candidate will be expected to begin teaching in fall 2025 or spring 2026.


Questions should be directed to the Department of Architecture staff, with Assistant Professor in Design noted in the subject line: archdept@design.upenn.edu








To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/153364




The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).























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