Assistant/Associate Professor, Urban Design/Indigenous Placekeeping & Design/Architecture/Landscape Architecture

Description

The Design School at Arizona State University invites applications for full-time, benefits eligible tenure/tenure-track position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in The Design School. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Urban Design, Indigenous Placekeeping & Design, Architecture and/or Landscape Architecture. The rank for this position will be determined at the time of hire, depending on experience and expertise. This position will be located on the Tempe, Arizona Campus and begins Fall 2024.

About the Position

We seek applicants with a research or creative activity focus on Indigenous Placekeeping for urban and community design. We define urban design broadly as the spatial configuration of buildings, streets, and other public and private space in relation to the place-based social lives and meanings of residents. Applicants may examine a variety of urban designs at the neighborhood or small settlement scale (a few buildings in relation to each other) up to larger city scales (compact urban neighborhoods and cities). We welcome applicants who intend to focus their research or creative activity on building bridges between tribal communities and larger cities including aspects of urban and non-urban tribal members.

The successful candidate is expected to teach studio and lecture courses in the Urban Design, Architecture, the new Master of Science in Indigenous Placekeeping + Design program, the Indigenous Placekeeping + Design certificate programs, and/or Landscape Architecture, depending on area of expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will lead seminars based on their research interests, mentor graduate thesis projects and contribute to other programs in The Design School. The candidate is expected to develop and sustain research/creative activity capable of achieving national and international recognition and attracting external funding. Successful candidates will also participate in service to the program, The Design School, the Herberger Institute and the University, and to student organizations. We are especially interested in applicants who are dedicated to advancing the ASU Charter and realizing ASU’s Design Aspirations.

About the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the country, is located within a dynamic research university focused on transformative change. Built on a unique combination of disciplines, the Herberger Institute comprises the Schools of Art; Arts, Media and Engineering; Music, Dance and Theatre; and ASU FIDM; The Design School; The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, and the ASU Art Museum. The Herberger Institute is committed to developing and scaling ideas that strengthen the role of designers and artists across all areas of society and culture, and increasing the capacity of artists and designers to make a difference in their communities. For more information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit herbergerinstitute.asu.edu.

About The Design School

The Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University is the largest and most comprehensive school for design education, with programs ranked top 20 in the nation. From programs in architecture, landscape architecture and industrial design to interior design, urban design and visual communication, our students master the skills and research techniques needed for their future design professions through innovative, transdisciplinary methods. Our mission is to educate future designers to shape collaborations, synthesize complexity and catalyze transformation for public good. By engaging in dynamic and ongoing discourse about the future of design education, we aim to create a school that is more relevant, collaborative and equitable. Join us at Arizona State University and be part of creating the next generation of design. For information about The Design School, visit: design.asu.edu

The Design School is committed to creating inclusive spaces that welcome and decolonize design education. In the next several years, we are conducting faculty searches to help us achieve this goal. We seek colleagues who can contribute, within their design field, to justice, health, and sustainability, and work across our school’s disciplines.

Required qualifications

The successful candidate is required to possess:

• A terminal degree (e.g., MArch, MFA, MDes, PhD) in an urban design-related discipline (e.g., Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, Community Planning and Project Development, Land Use Management, Urban Sociology, Construction Management, Building Science, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Real Estate Development) by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching in one or more of the design disciplines.
• The potential to develop and sustain a research/creative activity agenda capable of achieving national or international recognition and contributing to the body of knowledge at the intersection of indigeneity in the built environment.

Desired Qualifications

Preference will be given to individuals with;

• Ability to instruct in multiple modalities, including online, in-person and hybrid, to both an undergraduate and graduate learners.
• Licensure in landscape architecture or architecture, or the equivalent for international applicants where licensure is not required for practice.
• Experience teaching design studios and courses related to the applicant’s area of research and/or creative activities and an interest in interdisciplinary practices.
• Ability to develop and sustain community partnerships.
• Ability to secure external funding for research and creative work.

All applications must be submitted electronically via http://apply.interfolio.com/135975

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is March 29, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

About ASU

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. In 2022, ASU was named a Hispanic-Serving Institution and in 2023, ASU joined the prestigious Association of American Universities. ASU is deeply committed to advancing in innovative ways while sustaining a welcoming, supportive, and empowering environment for all members of our community.

Instructions to Apply

Please submit:

• A letter of interest outlining qualifications for the position, teaching and professional experience, and a reflection on access and excellence in creative and educational environments
• A curriculum vitae
• A portfolio of no more than five examples of teaching, professional and creative work, not to exceed 2GB
• Contact information for three references including name, e-mail address, and telephone number

Applicants advancing to the second round of review may be asked to provide additional materials.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses and certifications.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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