Instructor of Architecture Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Applicant Pool)

Location: On-campus at Montana State University in Montana, United States

Company

Montana State University’s School of Architecture provides studio- and lab-based education within the College of Arts and Architecture, with research and creative activity focused on the western landscape.

What you will do

• Teach one or more on-campus courses in environmental design and architecture, depending on program needs and available funding.
• Advise, evaluate, and assist students from varied backgrounds.
• Develop curricula and courses.
• Participate in faculty meetings and collaborate with faculty, staff, and assigned peer leaders.
• Participate in midterm and final departmental studio reviews.

Requirements

• A design-related degree or a demonstrated record of distinguished design teaching.
• For specialized courses, relevant professional education, significant practice, teaching, research, or demonstrated accomplishment in the subject area.
• Professional licensure is required for Professional Practice and Building Construction teaching assignments where applicable.
• Experience working with and engaging students and colleagues within and outside the department.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, graphic, and teaching communication skills.
• Ability to build classroom rapport, mentor students, collaborate effectively, work independently, and contribute to program activities.

Nice to have

• Post-professional degree in Architecture, Ph.D., or terminal degree in the area of specialization.
• Architectural or professional engineering registration.
• Experience teaching multiple curriculum areas, digital fabrication, design/build, or advanced computer applications.
• LEED certification, USGBC membership, or recognized professional practice portfolio.

Culture & Benefits

• Non-tenure-track pooled appointments may be full-time or part-time and may last from several weeks to an academic year.
• Applications are reviewed continually and may remain in the hiring pool for up to two years.
• Benefits eligibility depends on FTE.
• Positions of 0.5 FTE or more may be represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University; positions below 0.5 FTE are not represented by the union.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Hiring process

• Submit a portfolio, resume or curriculum vitae, and teaching statement.
• Applications are accepted and screened continually until positions are filled.
• Applicants will be notified if their materials are retained in the hiring pool.