The Division of Architecture at the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture (GCA), University of Oklahoma, seeks a 9-month, full-time Ranked Renewable Term Faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor (RRT). Home to the American School of Architecture, and grounded in rigorous research, creative practice, and community engagement – the Division educates future generations of architects, designers, and leaders, who embrace resourcefulness and experimentation with a keen sense of social purpose. We seek individuals whose teaching and design agenda complement our legacy of pedagogical innovation, and who will contribute to sustaining the Division at the forefront of design research and education.

Position Overview:

We are looking for faculty with expertise in the following focus area:

Beginning Design Pedagogy

The successful candidate will possess excellent pedagogical skills and demonstrate innovative and effective methods of teaching the fundamentals of architecture and principles of design with emphasis on representation, communication, and craft.

Successful candidates should demonstrate excellent collaboration skills and a clear interest in engaging with other Gibbs College disciplines, faculty of the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts, and/or the Gallogly College of Engineering, and beyond. Learn more about OU RRT faculty at: https://apps.hr.ou.edu/FacultyHandbook/#3.5.2

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Teach architectural studios, seminars, and lecture courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Engage in aspects of curriculum and pedagogy consistent with program goals and accreditation guidelines
• Participate in division, university, and community-based service

About the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture

The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma, home of the American School of Architecture, whose architecture program began accepting students in 1926, supports a future in which all communities are designed for resiliency and empowered to maximize their social, economic, and environmental well-being. GCA educates more than 900 students through undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across seven programs in Architecture, Construction Science, Environmental Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Regional and City Planning, and Urban Design. GCA is also home to the Institute for Quality Communities, a center for community engagement which has completed more than 50 community projects in 28 Oklahoma counties. For more information about college programs, please visit architecture.ou.edu

About the University of Oklahoma

Established in 1890, the University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie R1 Institution known for its excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, including its service to the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses located in Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has 2,700 full-time faculty members in twenty colleges. Learn more about OU’s aims and purpose in our “Lead On” strategic plan (2020).

Norman, Oklahoma, is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just south of Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender in “Best Places to Live” rankings. Oklahoma City and its environs is home to numerous internationally recognized or award-winning works of architecture, landscape architecture, and design. It was recently named one of the “50 Best Places to Travel” by Travel Leisure magazine. Visit ou.edu/facultyrecruitment for more information about what OU and the local communities have to offer.

Required Qualifications:

• A professional graduate degree (or international equivalent) in architecture or related field, OR a minimum of 10 years professional experience paired with an accredited bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in architecture
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach architecture studios, seminars, and lecture courses
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to our collegial and collaborative working environment in addition to possessing effective communication and inter-personal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cross-disciplinary teaching and service efforts in architecture or a related discipline
• Evidence of successful collaborations in teaching or community engagement
• Record of awards or other publicly acknowledged design or community engagement work

Interested candidates shall submit the following materials in one single PDF document via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/155130)

1. Cover letter which highlights qualifications and relevant experiences and accomplishments. The cover letter may address the candidate's approach to teaching, research, and creative activity to include reflections on the role of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / other technologies in building performance and tectonics. Maximum three pages.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Full contact information for at least two academic references and one professional reference
4. Digital portfolio that demonstrates clear directions in design and teaching pedagogy (examples of student work may be included). Limit the digital portfolio submission size to less than 100MB and a maximum of 25 pages.

Salary Range

The salary will be commensurate with experience.

Contact Person and Application Review Date:

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2024, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair:

Tamar Zinguer, PhD

Associate Professor

[email protected]