Assistant / Associate Professors, Multiple Positions
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
The College of Architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology invites applications for full-time, tenure-track or tenured appointments to begin August 2017 in the following areas:
Assistant or Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture + Urbanism
All areas of expertise are welcome. Candidates should demonstrate leadership in topics central to contemporary landscape architecture and urbanism. A record of excellence in practice and scholarship is expected. Candidates are required to have a professional degree in Landscape Architecture. The successful candidate will be an active participant in, and provide academic service to, the Master of Landscape Architecture Program.
Assistant or Associate Professor, Architectural History and Theory
Open to all periods and areas of expertise. Candidates should demonstrate an engaged relationship to contemporary design education. Expertise in the history of urbanism and/or landscape architecture is especially welcome. A record of scholarly excellence is expected. Ph.D. must be completed by August 2017.
Assistant or Associate Professor, Building Technology
Expertise in environmental technologies and building science is expected. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to integrate technology, structural systems, and design, within re-thinking the urban environment. A record of excellence in practice and scholarship is expected. Candidates should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in architecture or building technology.
In addition to their areas of specialization, all candidates should demonstrate an ability to contribute to the intellectual life of a studio-focused architecture school. The positions entail teaching for all of the College’s degree programs, ranging from undergraduate to Ph.D. We will expect active participation in the College and the University through student advising, design reviews, committee service, curricular development, and contributions to College publications and events.
More information on IIT Architecture can be found at www.arch.iit.edu.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a single PDF, of not more than 10 MB, containing:
—A curriculum vitae.
—A letter of interest, describing area(s) of expertise, current research projects, teaching experience, and other relevant experience, including licensure.
—Names and contact information for three references (please do not send letters at this time).
—Examples of relevant academic and/or professional work. For the history and theory position, this should be one writing sample (article or chapter).
The PDF filename format should be lastname_firstname, and it should be sent to one of the following email addresses:
For landscape architecture + urbanism: LAfacultyCoA@iit.edu
For architectural history and theory: HTfacultyCoA@iit.edu
For building technology: TECHfacultyCoA@iit.edu
The review of applications will begin 9 January 2017.
Illinois Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.