Professional and terminal degree in Architecture

The School of Architecture seeks applicants with an advanced degree, professional licensure (preferred), as well as a body of research in the form of built work, design research, or scholarship disseminated through publications, exhibitions, public lectures, and/or recognized by grants or awards. Candidates must have teaching experience at the university level and professional experience, preferably in practices recognized for advancing architecture.

NCARB or equivalent architectural registration (preferred).

The School of Architecture at the University of Kentucky invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the Regular Title Series.The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level: two architecture studios, as well as a required lecture course in our program’s evolving building technology sequence. The appointment comes with start-up support to launch a research program that produces scholarly or creative output of national and international standing, as well as an expectation of service to the school, college, university, profession, and community. This full-time tenure-track academic position comes with a 9-month appointment, and an anticipated start date of August 1, 2023.

The School of Architecture is highly interested in candidates with well-rounded architectural expertise, who can demonstrate strength in architectural design, as well as proficiency in the integration of architectural systems, such as building envelopes, material assemblies, structural systems, and environmental controls. The School aims to advance its building technology curriculum to engage the critical issues of our time, from climate change to social equity to emerging technologies. We seek applicants who possess pedagogical agility and creativity to engage with this mission through instruction, course development, and faculty collaborations that promote an overall integrated curriculum. Candidates should have a strong interest in teaching through creative instructional approaches and effective communication with their students.

The School also seeks candidates with a creative research/practice agenda dedicated to an integrated approach to design and building, who are fluent with contemporary digital tools for architectural exploration, analysis, and construction. We encourage candidates to articulate how their research/practice endeavors to advance the field of architecture, and how they productively affiliate research and teaching to support the education of the future architect.

About the School of Architecture

As the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s sole NAAB accredited Architecture program, UK offers a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, as well as two- and three-year Master of Architecture programs. Established in 1965, the School of Architecture today employs 30 full and part-time faculty, who teach over 300 graduate and undergraduate students. Our program is poised for transformation with a new College of Design building and facilities for the School of Architecture, as well as new College leadership that will leverage our school’s strengths towards an outstanding, vibrant future.

The School of Architecture has a rich academic tradition as an open-minded setting that supports diverse intellectual approaches within a rigorous architectural curriculum. Throughout its history, Kentucky’s academic environment, one which balances diversity, connectivity, and ingenuity, has attracted outstanding faculty and students, enabling many to reach the highest levels of national academic and professional achievement. On the University of Kentucky’s flagship campus in Lexington, the School strives to fulfill the University’s bold Land Grant Mission by delivering exceptional design thinking to improve our region’s built environment and the lives of its citizens.

The School of Architecture intentionally supports an authentic environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion through its academic curricula, extra-curricular programming, and studio culture. As we honor and serve communities across the Commonwealth through our teaching, research, and service, we encourage wide-ranging creative expression among the School’s faculty, staff, and students. We extend this commitment of to inclusivity in our recruiting and hiring, and welcome applicants who have a deep interest in advancing this mission. In alignment with this DEI commitment, we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups and individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations. We pledge to ensure that our campus is a place where differences are welcomed and valued, different perspectives are respectfully heard, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion.

Employment at UK comes with rewards that focus on total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The University generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/our-benefits

Application

Please apply directly via the UK Jobs System. A complete application must include and will be evaluated based on the following materials:

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received by February 1, 2023 will be assured full consideration. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Jeffrey Johnson, Director of the School of Architecture: jeffrey.r.johnson@uky.edu. For more information about the College of Design and the University of Kentucky, please visit: https://design.uky.edu


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