Assistant Professor of Architecture - Renewable Term

Description

The Division of Architecture at the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture (GCA), University of Oklahoma, seeks a 9-month, full-time Ranked Renewable Term Faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor (RRT). Home to the American School of Architecture, and grounded in rigorous research, creative practice, and community engagement – the Division educates future generations of architects, designers, and leaders, who embrace resourcefulness and experimentation with a keen sense of social purpose. We seek individuals whose teaching and design agenda complement our legacy of pedagogical innovation, and who will contribute to sustaining the Division at the forefront of design research and education.

Position Overview:

We are looking for faculty with expertise in the following focus area:

Beginning Design Pedagogy

The successful candidate will possess excellent pedagogical skills and demonstrate innovative and effective methods of teaching the fundamentals of architecture and principles of design with emphasis on representation, communication, and craft.

Successful candidates should demonstrate excellent collaboration skills and a clear interest in engaging with other Gibbs College disciplines, faculty of the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts, and/or the Gallogly College of Engineering, and beyond. Learn more about OU RRT faculty at: https://apps.hr.ou.edu/FacultyHandbook/#3.5.2

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Teach architectural studios, seminars, and lecture courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Engage in aspects of curriculum and pedagogy consistent with program goals and accreditation guidelines
• Participate in division, university, and community-based service

About the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture

The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma, home of the American School of Architecture, whose architecture program began accepting students in 1926, supports a future in which all communities are designed for resiliency and empowered to maximize their social, economic, and environmental well-being. GCA educates more than 900 students through undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across seven programs in Architecture, Construction Science, Environmental Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Regional and City Planning, and Urban Design. GCA is also home to the Institute for Quality Communities, a center for community engagement which has completed more than 50 community projects in 28 Oklahoma counties. For more information about college programs, please visit architecture.ou.edu

About the University of Oklahoma

Established in 1890, the University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie R1 Institution known for its excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, including its service to the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses located in Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has 2,700 full-time faculty members in twenty colleges. Learn more about OU’s aims and purpose in our “Lead On” strategic plan (2020).

Norman, Oklahoma, is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just south of Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender in “Best Places to Live” rankings. Oklahoma City and its environs is home to numerous internationally recognized or award-winning works of architecture, landscape architecture, and design. It was recently named one of the “50 Best Places to Travel” by Travel Leisure magazine. Visit ou.edu/facultyrecruitment for more information about what OU and the local communities have to offer.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A professional graduate degree (or international equivalent) in architecture or related field, OR a minimum of 10 years professional experience paired with an accredited bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in architecture
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach architecture studios, seminars, and lecture courses
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to our collegial and collaborative working environment in addition to possessing effective communication