Faculty-Architecture

The Assistant or Associate Professor of Architecture holds a faculty appointment and has academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of Andrews University and the School of Architecture & Interior Design (SAID). This position will require the teaching of upper division and/or graduate level courses.

To apply, you will need to be prepared to submit the following:

Qualifications summary

A successful candidate will possess an educational and professional background that provides the skillset needed to lead design studios, teach assigned lecture courses, and provide ongoing curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Teaching and research will be characterized by collegiality, ethical behavior, commitment to student engagement and spiritual development.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

Participate fully in SAID work environment, including community outreach, recruitment, student advising, mentoring, and other events as well as research, scholarship, service and teaching. This will require a balanced, practical philosophy of teaching which emphasizes creativity, empathy, service, approachability, and congeniality with students, university colleagues, and the public. Connect with learners from diverse backgrounds and spiritual paths.

While the duties and responsibilities of this position are wide ranging, some specific expectations are:

• Teach students at the undergraduate and graduate levels


• Ongoing professional growth and expertise


• Create, review and update course syllabi


• Evaluation of student coursework


• Academic advising of students


• Participation in accreditation processes


• Maintenance of regular office hours and provision of general availability to students


• Participation in SAID and university committees


• Participation in outreach and recruiting activities


• Other responsibilities assigned by SAID or the university

Supervisory responsibilities

Supervisory responsibilities may include training, mentoring and overseeing student workers and teacher/graduate assistants.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the practice of architecture

One of the following:

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  • Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degree or equivalent terminal degree AND Licensed architect in a U.S. jurisdiction*
  
  
  • Licensed architect in a U.S. jurisdiction with 20 years of experience in the practice of architecture AND a demonstrated ability to teach at the university level
  
  
  
  


• Proficient in Autodesk Revit

• Applicants who have made significant progress towards licensure in a U.S. jurisdiction will be considered. In the U.S. this includes completion of that jurisdiction’s education requirement, completion of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP), and at least two Architect Registration Examination (ARE) divisions passed. Applicants with international licensure will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred

• Experience in both teaching and in the practice of architecture


• 10 years of experience in the practice of architecture


• Professional architectural experience in the design of large, complex buildings


• Experience in the design of various building systems, including structural


• Experience and interest in the design of healthcare facilities and mixed-use buildings


• Experience in sustainable design tools and practices


• Licensed architect in Michigan

To fulfill the mission and vision of Andrews University this position requires a commitment to Christ, personal spiritual maturity, and an exemplary character.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

Proficiency in digital design and representation tools and software is expected. This can include Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, Enscape, Twinmotion, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and others. Specifically, a working knowledge of Revit is required, however, expertise in this area is preferred.

Additionally, hand drawing skills that include sketching and drafting are preferred.

Interpersonal interactions

Natural and intentional collegiality with faculty, staff, and students is required to foster a warm, inviting mentoring environment in SAID while promoting and supporting high standards of excellence. In all ways, the successful candidate must be willing to respect varying backgrounds, goals, roles, and skill levels in the SAID community.

Physical demands

Must be able to perform classroom and design studio instruction which often involves extended periods of standing and speaking. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work environment

Lecture and studio courses will be taught primarily in the Architecture building classrooms and studios. Some courses require use of the Carscallen Mission Workshop which may involve the use of tools, equipment and machinery and can be very loud. Domestic or international field trips and study abroad tours may be required.