We seek faculty to foster innovation in applied design research for the built environment. Candidates are expected to have the ability to teach upper-level capstone and comprehensive design studios and have a specialty in at least one of the following areas: construction techniques/ materials science/building technology; computation; digital technology and fabrication; environmental systems; or practice. Candidates must have the ability to advance teaching and research in innovative design that integrates social, environmental, and technical considerations. Candidates will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of scholarly and creative work within the discipline.
Duties and Responsibilities
We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds to succeed.
Teach on-campus in person.
Advise, evaluate, and assist students.
Innovative curriculum and/or course development.
Participate in faculty meetings and service assignments.
Meet regularly with, collaborating with, and supporting multi-section teaching and learning objectives
Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
A terminal degree in architecture (MArch, DArch, or PhD) or a related field (MA, MS or PhD).
Professional architectural licensure (NCARB recognized). Candidates with demonstrated progress toward registration will be considered. However, completion of registration is required before application for tenure.
Note: In exceptional circumstances, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Four or more years of professional practice in design
Three or more years of professional teaching experience in higher education
Demonstrated expertise in architectural design
Scholarship in the field of design
The ability to teach advanced design studio (4th year and graduate level), lecture, and seminar courses
The Successful Candidate Will
Will engage with undergraduate and graduate students while providing mentorship to a diverse student body.
Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty and staff.
Possess excellent written, graphic, and oral communication skills.
Be skilled in utilizing innovative pedagogy that engages students in the learning process;
Have the potential to provide leadership and to assume responsibility for organizational and program activities.
Have dedication to supporting and enhancing Montana State University's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
The Program
The Department
As a land-grant institution located in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone ecological system and the Rocky Mountains, the School of Architecture and Montana State University are internationally recognized for research and creative activity drawn from the social, cultural, and environmental conditions of the western landscape. The School of Architecture offers a four-year pre-professional undergraduate program leading to a one-and-a-half year professional Master of Architecture degree fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The program has approximately 400 undergraduate and 80 graduate students. In addition, the school has a strong connection with alumni to help students transition into the profession,School of Architecture | Montana State University.We believe in broad engagement with the cultural and ecological context through architecture's agency in the world. The School of Architecture empowers students to engage the complexities of social and ecological systems through creative, collaborative and ethical design of the built environment. We instill personal agency, self-reflection and environmental empathy to educate innovators who challenge and advance the design professions.
The College
The College of Arts & Architecture is home to distinctive academic programs within the Schools of Art, Architecture, Music and Film & Photography. Students enjoy close mentoring relationships with faculty through a curriculum that is rich in studio- and lab-based pedagogies. The College offers international and cultural travel opportunities for students in all majors and encourages internship experiences for many of its programs. The College hosts the only accredited architecture program in Montana and supports a unique, world-class graduate program in science and natural history filmmaking. Graduates from the college enjoy successful careers in art, design, media production, photography, architecture, education, and music. They also apply the discipline-specific, creative problem-solving skills and work ethic established in their programs to career opportunities in areas outside the arts. The College is home to the internationally recognized Montana Shakespeare in the Parks and supports the Black Box Theatre as well as innovation and design spaces including the Design Sandbox for Engaged Learning (DSEL) and the Community Design Center (CDC). For more information about the College of Arts and Architecture, visit our website: www.montana.edu/caa