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Position Title: Assistant Professor of Architecture and Design in Interdisciplinary Design Foundations

Department: 2110|School of Architecture/Design

Responsibilities:

The School of Architecture and Design at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites applications for a tenure-track, probationary appointment - 9-month, full time position in Interdisciplinary Design Foundations starting August 1, 2024. The School of Architecture and Design is the largest School in the College of the Arts, with nationally accredited programs across disciplines. A Carnegie Research One institution, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, requires faculty members to excel in research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will work primarily in the School’s common core first-year curriculum, which serves the Architecture, Interior Design, and Industrial Design programs. Additionally, they may provide further support to the School based on their specific qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Instruct first-year undergraduates in design and theory across the School's programs, including architecture, interior design, industrial design, and general education.
  
• Establish a rigorous research agenda.
  
• Enhance the first-year curriculum in alignment with the School's pedagogical objectives and changing requirements.
  
• Engage with the School’s academic programs, Architecture, Interior Design, and Industrial Design, on various matters, including but not limited to curriculum development, accreditation, program assessment, research, and advising.
  
• Contribute to committee tasks, advise students, and participate in other School and University service activities.

The University

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a vibrant Research One institution that promotes a culture of innovation, diversity, and dedication to the discovery of knowledge. Serving over 16,450 students, UL Lafayette is known for its commitment to research, cultural development, and academic excellence.

The School

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's School of Architecture and Design is committed to ethical and innovative design practices. Programs in architecture, interior design, and industrial design are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), respectively. The School emphasizes the balance between aesthetic needs, technical functionality, environmental responsibility, and human-centered design.

First-Year Curriculum

Our first-year experience serves as a common foundation core for the architecture, interior design, and industrial design programs. The program provides a holistic approach to design education, ensuring students receive a foundational understanding of design's broader context and specific skills essential to their chosen disciplines. Our curriculum is designed to provide all students with the essential skills for success by recognizing and accommodating a wide array of educational and cultural experiences.

Contact Information:  Associate Professor Sarah Young, School of Architecture and Design, sarah.young@louisiana.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

General Inquiries

General inquiries about posted vacancies should be directed to the hiring department.  If you have any technical issues, trouble accessing your Career Site profile or completing the online application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@louisiana.edu or (337) 482-6242.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the EEO/ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (337) 482-6258 or hrcompliance@louisiana.edu 

Information about the University is available on the University's web page at https://www.louisiana.edu

Additional information about our Academic areas can be found at https://louisiana.edu/about-us/offices/academic-affairs 

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Annual Security Report:

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those related to alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act, a copy of the annual security report is available below:
https://police.louisiana.edu/sites/police/files/ASR_2022_Publish_2023.pdf 
A hard copy may be obtained by contacting the UL Police Department at (337) 482-6447.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• A terminal degree, such as an M.F.A., Ph.D., D.Des, or a master's in architecture, interior design, industrial design, or a related field.
  
• Aptitude for introductory design, design theory, and pathways beginning with hands-on making and media toward digital design. Areas of interest may encompass color theory, spatial design, ergonomics, and human-centered design principles, among others.
  
• Potential for contributions to peer-reviewed scholarly and/or creative endeavors, with a clear direction in research and/or creative undertakings.
  
• Aptitude for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  
• Preferred: Knowledge of digital technologies and design communication curriculum.
  
• Preferred: Understanding of ways to teach students with varied backgrounds.
  
• Preferred: Evidence of mentorship and/or collaboration in peer-reviewed scholarly productivity.
  

Instructions

Review of submissions will begin March 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following through the university link:

1. Cover letter
   
2. Curriculum Vitae
   
3. Teaching Statement – Describe your teaching philosophy, methods, and practices, emphasizing the role of supporting students’ resilience and determination in your pedagogical approach. Share experiences where you've encountered challenges in the classroom, how you've overcome them, or how you've helped students navigate their own adversities. Highlight specific strategies you've employed to engage with and uplift students who have confronted systemic or unique challenges.
   
4. Research Statement – At the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, we're committed to research for a reason. Provide an outline of your research objectives, methodologies, and key contributions. Highlight significant projects and collaborations that have influenced your academic trajectory. As you consider the wider impact of your work, discuss its broader societal implications.
   
5. Names and contact information of 3 references
   
6. Ten-page portfolio of professional, personal, and scholarly work highlighting both research and teaching. 
   

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