Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Architecture – Architecture

Department
Architecture

Posting Number: F240113

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52647

Employer
S tate

Faculty Appointment Term
Term

Position Type: UUP Faculty

Fiscal Year
2024-2025

Position Summary

The Department of Architecture at the University at Buffalo – The State University of New York (SUNY) seeks applications for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (teaching professor/professor of practice) to lead core elements of the architectural design curriculum. This is a full-time, teaching-focused position.

The department is interested in candidates from various backgrounds, including those with academic, professional, and/or industry experience. The department also seeks to address the under-representation of women and minorities among its faculty, and asks all candidates, regardless of background, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence, and to embody the values of public education. This includes the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff with disabilities, from diverse racial and ethnic groups, and across socio-economic and geographic backgrounds.

Ideal candidates will possess the ability to coordinate core studios, lead pedagogical transformations, and work with academic- and career-advisement staff to guide students. The department is particularly interested in candidates with the capacity to teach one or more of the following:

• undergraduate and graduate beginning design
• core design concepts on programming, site design, systems integration, etc.
• introductory and advanced media, representation, and digital technologies

The Department of Architecture excels in faculty research – frequently ranking in the top five nationally for faculty research – and alums often exceed the national average in architecture exam pass rates.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To be included in the first round of reviews, applicants are encouraged to submit materials by 25 October 2024.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A degree in architecture or an allied field, as well as a master’s or doctoral degree, are required.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff and students to promote a positive climate and a coordinated student experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong record of professional or creative practice, demonstrated interest and experience in pedagogical innovation.

Salary Range
Competitive

Type
Full-Time

Special Instructions Summary

• Letter of interest that includes:
  • an overview of the candidate’s background, expertise, and skills,
  • an articulation of the candidate’s teaching experience, pedagogical approach, and curricular leadership capacity,
  • a statement of the candidate’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching and collaboration,

Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide additional materials (or a presentation) of sample teaching, sample creative/professional work, etc.

Additional Information

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact’s Name: Jessica Johnson

Contact’s Pronouns
she/her/hers

Contact’s Title: Staff Assistant for Business Services

Contact’s Email: jj73@buffalo.edu

Contact’s Phone: 716-829-6911

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Number of References Required
3

The University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.