Assistant Professor of Architecture (Position 1)
Montana State University
Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25037 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Michael Everts
406-994-3392
meverts@montana.edu Classification Title Working Title Assistant Professor of Architecture (Position 1) Brief Position Overview The School of Architecture in the College of Arts and Architecture at Montana State University invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025. We seek candidates in the broad areas of design and integrated building design to teach architectural design studios and lecture and seminar courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Position Number 4A4423 Department Architecture Division College of Arts & Architecture Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement 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 Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Fall 2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on November 15, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions Applications will need to include:
A cover letter; A current curriculum vita; A teaching statement addressing how they apply their area of expertise in the classroom, (1 page preferred); A statement describing research and/or creative activity in relationship to the job description, (1 page maximum); A portfolio of work including research, professional practice, and teaching materials (20 pages maximum) The names and contact information of three (3) references who will not be contacted without notification to the candidate EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. FLSA Details FLSA Determination FLSA Status Exempt Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Research Statement Portfolio - Research, Professional Practices &/or Teaching (max 20 pages) Teaching Statement Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
406-994-3392
meverts@montana.edu Classification Title Working Title Assistant Professor of Architecture (Position 1) Brief Position Overview The School of Architecture in the College of Arts and Architecture at Montana State University invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025. We seek candidates in the broad areas of design and integrated building design to teach architectural design studios and lecture and seminar courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Position Number 4A4423 Department Architecture Division College of Arts & Architecture Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement 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 Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Fall 2025 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on November 15, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions Applications will need to include:
A cover letter; A current curriculum vita; A teaching statement addressing how they apply their area of expertise in the classroom, (1 page preferred); A statement describing research and/or creative activity in relationship to the job description, (1 page maximum); A portfolio of work including research, professional practice, and teaching materials (20 pages maximum) The names and contact information of three (3) references who will not be contacted without notification to the candidate EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. FLSA Details FLSA Determination FLSA Status Exempt Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Research Statement Portfolio - Research, Professional Practices &/or Teaching (max 20 pages) Teaching Statement Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
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