Assistant Professor of Architecture in Integrated Design
Position Overview
The School of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Architecture with an emphasis in Integrated Design beginning in the fall of 2025. The Architecture Department faculty’s core purpose is to prepare new practitioners in the design of the built environment, and for the path to architectural licensure. It seeks ways by which humanity can inhabit this planet in a sustainably healthy way. It does so primarily through its NAAB accredited Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) program and its soon to be accredited Interior Architecture program.
The teaching responsibilities of this position will be focused on studio instruction in the advanced integrated design studios in the accredited Master of Architecture curriculum. The fourth-year integrated design studios satisfy the primary NAAB performance criteria in the areas of design synthesis and building integration with concentration on coordination, building technical knowledge, systems integration, human health, safety and welfare, and professional practice. The successful candidate for this position is expected to have significant professional and/or research experience in advanced design technologies, building envelope systems, methods of representation, and studio instruction. It is also expected the candidate will possess skills and experience in the use of digital tools in architectural design, representation, and construction and Artificial intelligence in design applications in order to offer a course on the subject. The faculty is committed to excellence in applying our knowledge and experience in educating the next generation of architects. The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to its knowledge and teaching as described above.
In addition to the M.Arch. and IA degrees, the Architecture Department also offers an MA in Architecture, a PhD, and multiple certificate programs. It has summer, semester, and year-long internship programs, as well as foreign-study programs around the globe. In addition to Studio 804, our Health and Wellness Design Institute and the School's Center for Design Research, the Architecture Department has recognized areas of expertise in Design-Build, Sports and Leisure, Interior Architecture, Public Interest Design, Historic Preservation, Sustainable Design, and Smart Cities.
The School of Architecture and Design is committed to providing safe, respectful, supportive, and welcoming teaching, learning, and working environments for its community of students, staff, and faculty. We believe that the design process is elevated when differences are respected, ideas are shared, and people are connected. We recognize that all people should have a say in the creation of their own environment. We aspire to advance a culture of excellence and representation at the School of Architecture and Design. This task demands a collaborative approach and one that integrates culturally competent protocols and policies in our everyday ideas, thinking, and practices.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
The teaching responsibilities of this position will be focused on studio instruction in the advanced integrated design studios in the accredited Master of Architecture curriculum. The fourth-year integrated design studios satisfy the primary NAAB performance criteria in the areas of design synthesis and building integration with concentration on coordination, building technical knowledge, systems integration, human health, safety and welfare, and professional practice. The successful candidate for this position is expected to have significant professional and/or research experience in advanced design technologies, building envelope systems, methods of representation, and studio instruction. It is also expected the candidate will possess skills and experience in the use of digital tools in architectural design, representation, and construction and Artificial intelligence in design applications in order to offer a course on the subject. The faculty is committed to excellence in applying our knowledge and experience in educating the next generation of architects. The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to its knowledge and teaching as described above.
In addition to the M.Arch. and IA degrees, the Architecture Department also offers an MA in Architecture, a PhD, and multiple certificate programs. It has summer, semester, and year-long internship programs, as well as foreign-study programs around the globe. In addition to Studio 804, our Health and Wellness Design Institute and the School's Center for Design Research, the Architecture Department has recognized areas of expertise in Design-Build, Sports and Leisure, Interior Architecture, Public Interest Design, Historic Preservation, Sustainable Design, and Smart Cities.
The School of Architecture and Design is committed to providing safe, respectful, supportive, and welcoming teaching, learning, and working environments for its community of students, staff, and faculty. We believe that the design process is elevated when differences are respected, ideas are shared, and people are connected. We recognize that all people should have a say in the creation of their own environment. We aspire to advance a culture of excellence and representation at the School of Architecture and Design. This task demands a collaborative approach and one that integrates culturally competent protocols and policies in our everyday ideas, thinking, and practices.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Job Description
About the University
Founded in 1865, the University of Kansas is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral research university and one of the public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University enrolls more than 30,000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate programs which include education, public health, medicine, law, the humanities, and a number of allied social science disciplines. Situated in the historic, diverse, and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence, Kansas, 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area, the University of Kansas’ Department of Architecture has a 109-year history of educating architects who have made significant contributions to the state, region, and world.
Founded in 1865, the University of Kansas is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral research university and one of the public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University enrolls more than 30,000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate programs which include education, public health, medicine, law, the humanities, and a number of allied social science disciplines. Situated in the historic, diverse, and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence, Kansas, 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area, the University of Kansas’ Department of Architecture has a 109-year history of educating architects who have made significant contributions to the state, region, and world.
Job Duties:
Job duties and differential allocation of efforts are negotiable at the time of appointment, but generally include the following:
Teaching (40%)
Typical teaching expectation for Architecture faculty is 15 credits a year. This can include two 6-credit studios, and one 3-credit lecture or seminar per year. Meet department expectation in terms of student advising.
Research (40%)
Conduct research, creative, and/or professional work that focusses on issues of integrated design. Disseminate this work through peer-reviewed publications and conferences and/or professional commissions and practice. Seek external funding to support a focused research agenda.
Service (20%)
Serve the department, university, state, and the profession (primarily on committees and boards).
Job duties and differential allocation of efforts are negotiable at the time of appointment, but generally include the following:
Teaching (40%)
Typical teaching expectation for Architecture faculty is 15 credits a year. This can include two 6-credit studios, and one 3-credit lecture or seminar per year. Meet department expectation in terms of student advising.
Research (40%)
Conduct research, creative, and/or professional work that focusses on issues of integrated design. Disseminate this work through peer-reviewed publications and conferences and/or professional commissions and practice. Seek external funding to support a focused research agenda.
Service (20%)
Serve the department, university, state, and the profession (primarily on committees and boards).
Required Qualifications
- A professional degree in architecture (NAAB accredited, or equivalent).
- At least 3 years of professional experience in architectural practice plus a post-professional graduate degree in architecture OR a Ph.D.
- Demonstrated record of research, creative, and/or professional work that demonstrates expertise in integrated design.
- Demonstrated record of teaching in architecture design studios.
Additional Candidate Instructions
Applicants should submit the following items:
- Letter of intent, including a statement outlining their area of expertise, research, creative, and/or professional interests, and show how they see these contributing to the degree programs in the Architecture Department at the University of Kansas;
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information (email included) of three references; and
- A portfolio of professional, research and/or creative work as well as student work (as applicable). Please upload candidate package and indicate in the letter of intent a URL to access the complete digital version of the portfolio.
Contact Information to Applicants
Search Committee Chair
Marie-Alice L'Heureux
Malheur@ku.edu
Marie-Alice L'Heureux
Malheur@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins
Monday December 2, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 18, 2025