Assistant Professor - Architectural Design Theory
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

F00585P

Position Title:

Assistant Professor - Architectural Design Theory

Department:

Architecture

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Full-time

Rank:

Open-T/TT

Work Hours:

Standard

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Summary:

The School of Architecture (SoA) in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor on tenure-track. The SoA seeks a dynamic and collaborative candidate who can contribute to the School's focus on Architectural Design Theory.

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CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe School of Architecture welcomes applications for a faculty position to be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor on tenure track. Under a university-wide hiring plan entitled RISE 100 (details below), the School is seeking a catalytic, collaborative leader who can innovatively contribute to the college's evolving design research and externally funded agenda. The goal of this position is to enhance academic and research activities that advance the mission of the School and maintain its national reputation as a distinguished leader in design education, in the area of Architectural Design Theory. The ideal candidate should have an established research and/or design portfolio with appropriate external funding, and an ability to build cross-disciplinary teams in the College, UTA, and external organizations.Tenure Track faculty appointments have typical research, teaching, and service loads. This includes undergraduate and graduate instruction in the core curriculum for architectural theory, significant research contributions to their discipline through peer-reviewed publications of academic, professional, or other creative work, and academic service within the institution and the academic community at large.

Area of EmphasisSuccessful candidates will be able to establish and develop a nationally recognized research agenda in the area of Architectural Design Theory.

We are looking for a scholar of architecture whose research and/or design work contributes significantly to the intellectual life of our school, elevating the theoretical discourse of our community of faculty and students while maintaining an active role as a key architecture studio instructor. We are open to multiple perspectives regarding what constitutes Architectural Design Theory, from disciplinary analysis and theorization of buildings to the social or political contextualizing of architecture.

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD or advanced research degree in a relevant area of expertise
• A minimum of one degree in architecture
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching architecture design studios.
• Evidence of success in research and/or creative activity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional or terminal degree in Architecture (B-Arch or M-Arch)
• Demonstrated excellent design experience.

Department Information:

The UTA School of Architecture with over 50 years as a leading institution in architectural education, is home to over 1,100 students. The SoA offers a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (CIDA and NASAD accredited), Master of Architecture (NAAB accredited), Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology, and undergraduate minors in Architectural History and Environmental and Sustainability Studies. Also, the School partners with the Civil Engineering Department to offer a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering. In a metropolitan region rich with possibilities for research, creative practice, and cultural exploration, the SoA maintains strong ties to the large professional design community of Dallas and Fort Worth, the fourth largest metro area in the country. The SoA has an established record as a design school with noted strengths in the areas of making, fabrication, design communication, community-engaged design, and design-build.
The SoA is home to several active and large student organizations including the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Latinos in Architecture (LiA), NOMAS (National Organization of Minority Architect Students), Tau Sigma Delta (TSD), Interior Design Student Group (IDSG), and US Green Building Council Students (USGBC).
Along with the School of Architecture, CAPPA includes the Landscape Architecture Program, and Department of Public Affairs and Planning. CAPPA institutes have forged numerous partnerships throughout the DFW Metropolitan area and include Arlington Urban Design Center (AUDC), Center for Metropolitan Density (CFMD), Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD), Digital Architecture Research Consortium (DARC), David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture (DDC), and Institute of Urban Studies (IUS). The college aims to strengthen urban, ecological, and social fabrics that unleash the inherent potential of places and communities. For more information, please visit www.uta.edu/cappa.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title:

Assistant Professor - Architectural Design Theory

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2025

Open Date:

10/01/2024

Review Start Date:

12/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29883 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter - expressing applicants' interest in and qualifications for the position, and any relevant experience.
• Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)
• Research Statement (1 page max)
• Teaching Statement (1 page max)
• Digital Portfolio - of relevant research, teaching, creative work. (20 MB max)
• Contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Dennis Chiessa at chiessa@uta.edu
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

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