ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee


Position Information
Posting Details

Official Job Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Working Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Position Number 00023790, 00189130
Division School of Architecture and Urban Planning
Department B1103 ARCHITECTURE
Position Type Faculty
Appointment Type Tenure Track Faculty
FLSA Status Exempt
Percent 100
Posting Type Faculty & Instructional
Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program) The Department of Architecture is part of the School of Architecture & Urban Planning (SARUP) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The Department of Architecture offers a unique range of externally funded studios, building long-term relationships with regional industrial and institutional partners. Our track record in establishing these relationships provides ample opportunity for our students to engage professionals in numerous fields outside of architecture. Additionally, SARUP is now home to two significant international design awards, the Marcus Prize and the Urban Edge Award. Both highlight SARUP’s commitment to Milwaukee by bringing international talent into the studios. The Department offers BARCH, BSAS, M. Arch., MS, MUD and Ph.D. degree programs and faculty are encouraged to teach at all levels. The department is open to all areas of expertise and design research including but not limited to contemporary theory, climate change and ecology, media and computational design methodologies, beginning design, housing, and public space studies.
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee and its suburbs offer a variety of housing options, diverse, walkable and livable neighborhoods, access to good schools, an established arts and cultural scene, and research opportunities around the Great Lakes ecology, urban community cultures, and post-industrial heritage. The urban context of the school allows faculty research to build on the specific and unique conditions of Milwaukee.
Job Summary The Department of Architecture is conducting a search for full-time tenure-track faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2023. The department seeks candidates that demonstrate excellence in design and design research to teach in our graduate and undergraduate design studios and research seminars, conduct research in their focus areas, and provide service to the school.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master of Architecture degree or related field (completion by August 2023).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional licensure or an advanced research degree, such as a Ph.D.
  • A commitment to advancing architecture through innovative teaching.
  • A record of research and/or design experience that aims to advance contemporary architectural thinking and production (may include but is not limited to built work, theoretical explorations, historical scholarship, publications, extramural funding, and/or exhibitions.
  • Potential to teach design studio and related courses.
Application Instructions The Department of Architecture at UWM is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty dedicated to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Candidates are required to provide a diversity statement highlighting their understanding of and previous contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including plans for advancing these topics in their research, teaching and/or service. Applications from minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged.
Applications must be submitted online at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35470. A complete application will consist of curriculum vitae, cover letter (which includes research and teaching statement), diversity statement (Document 1), work samples (Document 2: maximum file size should be 10MB), and references. The review of applications will begin on January 16, 2023. Please note that applications received after January 15, 2023, may not receive consideration.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review additional information about the school at
http://www4.uwm.edu/sarup/ or contact Search and Screen Chair, Alex Timmer at [email protected].
Application Deadline
Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes
If Continuous, Initial Review Date 01/16/2023
Position Contact Name Alex Timmer
Contact Phone (414) 290-7270
Contact Email [email protected]
Application Notes For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Title and Total Compensation Project
The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

View or Apply
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (jobs-near-me.eu) you saw this job posting.</strong