Department: Department of Architecture
Rank: Assistant Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

July 15, 2022; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a letter of interest, current CV, and a portfolio of any academic or creative work that highlights your qualifications in the area of structural design and architectural design with your online application.

Questions about the position can be directed to Department Head Michael Zarestzky, at zaretsky@uoregon.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Architecture aims to play a critical role in the repair of the natural environment, the regeneration of communities, and the elevation of the human spirit. Our department develops its strong reputation for designing sustainable environments by focusing on people at the center: creating inclusive, equitable communities that prioritize the health and well-being of inhabitants. We believe that buildings are grounded in places and cultures and that architects gain credibility to the extent that their work is relevant to the real needs of clients, communities, and the natural world. This is a department in which learning, research, and professional activity inform each other, collaboration is encouraged, and new ideas and established traditions are constantly reinforcing each other.

The Architecture Department is located within the College of Design in the School of Architecture and Environment (SAE) which includes the Interior and Landscape Architecture Departments and the Historic Preservation Program. SAE offers doctoral degree programs in architecture and landscape architecture; fully accredited graduate and undergraduate professional degrees in architecture, interior architecture, and landscape architecture; graduate degrees in historic preservation; and concurrent graduate degree programs across the units. For more information on the school and department, please visit: https://archenvironment.uoregon.edu/

The University of Oregon is an Association of American Universities member and tier-one research institution in the Pacific Northwest, ranked “highest research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO’s beautiful 295-acre main campus features state-of-the-art facilities in an arboretum-like setting in Eugene, OR. The main campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland. In addition to the main campus, Portland is the urban laboratory for the Department of Architecture and the Historic Preservation program. The School of Architecture and Environment main campus and the architecture, landscape architecture, and interior architecture departments are in Eugene, Oregon. The Historic Preservation Program and the Department of Architecture Portland Program are located in the White Stag Blocks in Portland, Oregon. Both Portland and Eugene are socially progressive, bike-friendly, and family-friendly cities with ambitious goals for carbon emissions reduction and for community well-being.

Position Summary

The Department of Architecture is seeking a visiting faculty member with knowledge in building structures to teach in academic year 2022-23 at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. All classes are in-person, though some courses may be dual-location courses with students in Portland (via streaming).

This position will be 0.75 FTE for a full academic year, and include a teaching load of 4 courses, including ARCH 462/562 Structural Design in Winter 2023. This appointment includes supervision of graduate employees as part of the instructional team for the course.

Faculty may also teach design studios as well as seminars and/or electives, with specific course offerings established in conjunction with the Architecture Department Head.

Appointments available at the Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Professor of Practice rank, depending on qualifications and background.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the rank of Assistant Professor:
• Terminal or graduate degree in Architecture or related field (building construction, structural engineering, or similar)
• Advanced training in Structural Engineering
• 1 year teaching experience

To qualify for the rank of Professor of Practice:
• A professional degree (BArch or related degree)
• Significant professional experience in a relevant field
• Advanced training in Structural Engineering
• 1 year teaching experience

Professional Competencies

• Specialized knowledge of structural engineering principles and their application to architectural projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of teaching experience
• Degree in structural engineering

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The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

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