The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s School of Architecture and Design is currently seeking an Assistant Professor of Architecture and Design in Interdisciplinary Design Foundations for a tenure-track position starting in August 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing first-year undergraduates in design and theory across multiple programs, enhancing the first-year curriculum, engaging with academic programs, and contributing to committee tasks and student advising. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree in a related field, an aptitude for introductory design and design theory, interdisciplinary collaboration skills, and knowledge of digital technologies and design communication curriculum. This position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant research institution committed to innovation, diversity, and academic excellence.
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Job Description
The Assistant Professor of Architecture and Design in Interdisciplinary Design Foundations position at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s School of Architecture and Design is a tenure-track, probationary appointment. This is a full-time, 9-month position starting on August 1, 2024. The successful candidate will primarily work in the School’s common core first-year curriculum, which serves the Architecture, Interior Design, and Industrial Design programs. They may also provide support to the School based on their specific qualifications.
Responsibilities
As an Assistant Professor of Architecture and Design in Interdisciplinary Design Foundations, the successful candidate will have the following 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.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following 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.
The School
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s School of Architecture and Design is committed to ethical and innovative design practices. The School offers accredited programs in architecture, interior design, and industrial design. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) have all accredited these programs.
The School emphasizes a balance between aesthetic needs, technical functionality, environmental responsibility, and human-centered design. It is the largest School in the College of the Arts, with nationally accredited programs across disciplines.
First-Year Curriculum
The first-year experience at the School of Architecture and Design serves as a common foundation core for the architecture, interior design, and industrial design programs. This 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. The 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.
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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer. The institution 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. This commitment to equal opportunity is in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the 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.
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Contact Information
For specific inquiries regarding the Assistant Professor of Architecture and Design in Interdisciplinary Design Foundations position, please contact Associate Professor Sarah Young from the School of Architecture and Design at sarah.young@louisiana.edu.
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