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Assistant Professor of Architecture (Term Appointment, Non-tenure-track).

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210739220

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Architecture (Term Appointment, Non-tenure-track).

Location:

Grand Rapids (Kendall)

Department:

92300 - KCAD Master of Architectural

Advertised Salary:

$57,000 (for Assistant rank)

FLSA:

Exempt

Temporary/Continuing:

Temporary

Part-Time/Full-Time:

Full-Time

Union Group:

Kendall Faculty Association (MEA-NEA)

Term of Position:

9 Month

At Will/Just Cause:

Just Cause

Summary of Position:

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) prepares artists and designers to have an impact through practice. Full-time, term-appointment faculty members teach 18 semester credit hours per academic year, and engage in three kinds of professional development: continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness, creative and/or scholarly work, and service. KCAD faculty also advise students regarding their academic plan and progress as well as their co-curricular and post-graduation opportunities.

The KCAD M.Arch was established in 2014 and achieved NAAB accreditation in 2019. Situated within an art and design college, and located in the center of Grand Rapids, MI, the program emphasizes architecture’s cultural significance and values interdisciplinary connections and community engagement. Its curriculum is structured around a unique sequence of immersive seminars paired with design studios. The program is seeking a term-appointment full-time faculty member with a strong, demonstrated ability as a design studio instructor, and with the expertise to teach courses in other parts of the curriculum such as design representation, environmental systems, and/or thesis research. The term of the appointment is for the 2024-2025 academic year, with the possibility of renewal. Courses are to be taught in person on KCAD’s campus in Grand Rapids, MI. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.

KCAD and the Master of Architecture program value a diverse student body and faculty. A key strategic goal of the college is to grow and celebrate our diversity, enriching our community, work and learning.

Position Type:

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education:

Master of Architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited (or recognized equivalent) college or university.

Required Work Experience:

Experience teaching (beyond Graduate Assistant/Teaching Assistant) in a NAAB-accredited architecture program.
Professional architectural practice experience.

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Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

Three years teaching experience (beyond Graduate Assistant/Teaching Assistant) in a NAAB-accredited architecture program.
Post-professional master’s degree or Ph.D. in architecture or a closely related field.
U.S. architectural license.
Three years of professional architectural practice experience.
Architectural curriculum development experience.
Research and teaching focus related to design representation, environmental systems, and/or thesis research.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Participate in program and curriculum development and assessment
Prepare and distribute syllabi according to college standards
Teach an appropriate course load as assigned
Assess and evaluate student learning and provide formative feedback throughout the course
Keep regular posted office hours
Advise students for academic and professional development
Participate in service to the college and in shared governance
Participate in academic functions including commencement
Contribute to the college’s continuous improvement
Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Maintain effective communication with students and colleagues
Work collaboratively with faculty, students and staff throughout the college
Contribute to your discipline’s discourse(s)
Engage in scholarly, creative and professional development
Engage in reflective self-assessment for improvement, renewal and promotion
Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area

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Organization

Ferris State University

Location

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Job Code Number

210739220

Positions Available

Expiration Date

5/20/2024

O*NET Code

25-1031.00

O*NET Occupation

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

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