Assistant Professor in Architecture

University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Assistant Professor
Working Title: Assistant Professor in Architecture
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $85,000
Position #00368200 - Requisition #35456

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The Department of Architecture is committed to design, research, and scholarship. It engages diverse perspectives through design inquiry and making in pursuit of an architecture that is open to all.

The Department of Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver has an opening for one full-time, Tenure-Track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date is August 2025.

The architecture department's curricular needs are in the areas of Building Technologies, Histories and Theories, Foundational Design, and Architectural Visualization.

The department seeks highly motivated candidates who can address contemporary issues, have a well-developed teaching pedagogy, and have a recognized record for combining design teaching with a progressive research agenda and/or creative activity. Applicants must demonstrate the potential to teach undergraduate students from a diversity of backgrounds at the crossroads of design, culture, and technology through foundational and advanced studios, large lecture courses, and seminars.

Successful candidates should demonstrate the potential for or evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship, including publications and external funding, and the commitment to developing innovative research initiatives that will contribute to CU Denver's strategic vision of becoming internationally recognized for our research and creative work. The Department of Architecture is interested in applicants who are committed to engaging in teaching, research, and mentoring in diverse and inclusive settings.

About the Architecture Department

The Department of Architecture's Statement of Purpose is: Through design inquiry and making, we engage diverse perspectives in pursuit of an architecture open to all. As such, we seek candidates who will prioritize and advance these values largely through excellence in teaching and teaching related activities with a focus on the undergraduate architecture program. Our faculty and students are makers, global citizens, and advocates in a changing world that aligns with the evolving nature of collaborative and professional practice.

The Department of Architecture delivers a four-year pre-professional program (BS Arch), and a NAAB fully accredited Master of Architecture (M.Arch) for first professional degree students who hold either a non- preprofessional or preprofessional bachelor's degree and is housed in the College of Architecture and Planning.

College of Architecture and Planning

In addition to the Architecture Program, the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) offers degrees in Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Historic Preservation, Urban Design, and a Ph.D. in Design, Geography and Planning. For more information visit: https://architectureandplanning.ucdenver.edu/.

Assistant Professor positions in the College of Architecture and Planning engage in teaching, research/creative work, and service. The percentages allocated are 40% teaching, 40% research/creative work, and 20% service. The standard academic-year teaching load is two courses per semester.

About the University of Colorado - Denver

The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu.

Please be advised that this position is eligible now and in the future for visa sponsorship. While the hiring unit is willing to pursue visa sponsorship, an offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate having a visa status that allows employment with the University as of the start date for the position or the University's petition being approved and on the candidate being able to obtain the appropriate visa status.

As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus.

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $ 85,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Terminal degree in architecture or related fields (or international equivalent)
• Evidence of foundational and advanced design studio teaching and lecture/seminar courses in the area of expertise
• Evidence of research and/or creative work

• Professional license in architecture
• Ph.D. in architecture or a related field