Faculty Position AY2022-2023

Howard University, Department of Architecture

Digital Technology, Fabrication, Media and Design

Howard University Department of Architecture as part of the College of Engineering and Architecture is entering an exciting new phase of transformation and invites applications for a new tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of Assistant Professor  beginning January 2023. The Department of Architecture is seeking new faculty for the core teaching and research area of Digital Technology, Fabrication, Media and Design.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must possess a NAAB accredited degree in architecture and an advanced post-professional degree in architecture or an allied field, with preference for a doctoral degree and/or an architect’s license.  Additionally, candidates must show demonstrated expertise in the area of Digital Design instruction and scholarship.  Applicant must also demonstrate evidence of the ability to pursue an independent program of research or creative activities as well as an ability to initiate and conduct interdisciplinary research and/or creative activities. A demonstrated record of grantsmanship is desired.

TEACHING/RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES:

The candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching architectural design studio and lecture/seminar courses across the architecture curriculum. Candidates are expected to pursue an agenda of scholarship including grantsmanship and embrace new opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, research and creative activities in the priority area of Digital Design and other topical areas.  Candidate would also address a pedagogical direction to prepare leaders who are environmentally literate, culturally competent, and socially engaged and arm them with the requisite skills to understand the threats of extreme climate events and work in and with underserved and marginalized communities in accordance with the university mission.

Additional duties will include service to the university, local, national and international communities in advancing the mission of the university. The ideal candidate is expected to be an active participant in the advancement of the Department, College, and University.

Applications would include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research plan or creative endeavors, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, a portfolio of professional, research and/or creative work and the names and contact information of four references (postal address, phone number, and email address). Please submit application packages electronically (as PDFs) to CEA_Architecture@howard.edu. The review of applications will begin immediately. This search will continue until the position is filled.  Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 30, 2022. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.  For more information on Howard University and the College of Engineering and Architecture, please visit www.howard.edu.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE:

Located in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, the Department of Architecture at Howard University draws heavily on the rich heritage of Washington, D.C.  Surrounded by both historic and contemporary built fabric, Howard University provides the ideal setting for exploration and discovery. Since 1911, architectural education at Howard, a Historic Black College and University (HBCU), has shaped and fostered design inquiry, technical application, and an activist’s tradition in students from around the world, particularly those from the African Diaspora.  Steeped in a tradition of design excellence, the Master of Architecture program exposes students to a myriad of opportunities to design efficient and aesthetically pleasing built environments.  Students explore a range of architectural typologies, tectonics, and settings and engage a broad perspective on the human environment. The Department of Architecture offers a five-year NAAB accredited professional degree program with a commitment to excellence, equality, and leadership to design your future.

ABOUT HOWARD:

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university comprised of 14 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 140 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities, and more on-campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. The historic main campus sits on a hilltop in Northwest Washington blocks from the storied U Street and Howard Theatre. We are two miles from the U.S. Capitol where many students intern, and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy.

The University remains committed to further enhancing its strategic positioning as one of the top research universities in the nation. See https://www2.howard.edu/about/about-howard .

HOWARD UNIVERSITY NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, or disability. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Chief Human Resources Officer at (202) 806-1280. See https://hr.howard.edu/careers.