Assistant Professor of Architecture in Professional Practice at Woodbury School of Architecture

Position Code: 7345

Position: Assistant Professor of Architecture in Professional Practice

Department/School: School of Architecture, Woodbury

Months: 12 months

Salary Range: $68,640 - $72,030

BENEFITS OVERVIEW: BROCHURE

Hiring Range  Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,

commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

Available:  August 2025.

Posting Date: September 24, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. First review of applications will begin on November 16, 2024. For application questions please direct them to Woodbury HR, HR@woodbury.edu

Definition of Classification:

We invite applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the School of Architecture, Woodbury. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to join our faculty, contribute to our academic community, and support our mission of excellence and impact in architectural education through a strong connection to architectural practice in a professional setting.

The position involves a combination of teaching, university service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to enhance design pedagogy and professional practice engagement. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing courses that address current discourses in design processes and practices, career pathways, regulatory frameworks, and social engagement. A critical understanding of practice related to issues of equity and inclusion is a priority. The Assistant Professor of Professional Practice will teach undergraduate and graduate architecture courses, focusing on professional practice. Candidates should have relevant experience and successfully mentor and advise students as they step into the profession.

This position will be part of the Woodbury School of Architecture, located in Los Angeles, which now operates under the umbrella of the University of Redlands following a recent integration. As part of this expanded academic community, the successful candidate will contribute to Woodbury’s renowned architecture programs while benefiting from the broader resources and collaborative opportunities provided by the University of Redlands. For more information about this exciting transition and its vision for the future, please visit University of Redlands Finalizes Acquisition and Integration of Woodbury University. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in architecture, focusing on professional practice.
• Develop and deliver curriculum that integrates theory and practice.
• Mentor and advise students, fostering their academic and professional growth.
• Engage in research and activities relevant to the practice of architecture in the academy.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the School of Architecture’s profile and reputation.

Qualifications Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Required

• Professional degree in architecture.
• Master's degree in architecture (or allied discipline and terminal degree).
• Architectural license.
• Professional experience in architecture.

Preferred

• Relevant college-level teaching experience.
• Specialization in areas addressing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in architecture.
• Experience working with underrepresented students in various capacities. 

Information on Woodbury School of Architecture and programs:

• https://woodbury.edu/program/school-of-architecture/

Woodbury is a Hispanic Serving Institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 817 students, of which 68% are students of color and 48% are Federal Pell Grant recipients. The university values diversity, equity and inclusiveness as an essential part of an experience-centered education. This commitment to celebrate the unique perspectives, contributions and backgrounds of each individual is part of our DNA, with students from over 40 countries providing an exciting atmosphere that reflects the cultural diversity of Southern California. Woodbury’s beautiful 22-acre campus and small class sizes attract students engaged with personal, communal, and practice-based learning. The university’s central location in the greater Los Angeles area provides significant opportunity to partner with community organizations and stakeholders engaged with diverse populations and issues of environmental justice.

Woodbury School of Architecture is distinguished by a broad range of degrees that address the needs, values, and potential of the built environment. The degree programs include Architecture, Interior Design, Applied Computer Science and Media Arts, Computer Science Design Computation, Sustainable Practices, and Construction Management.

These programs combine to create a holistic school dedicated to advancing the practices of design, the products of design, and the impact of design towards a more equitable and sustainable world. We educate our students as entrepreneurs and cultural builders equally committed to professional practice, theoretical discourse, and technological inquiry. Our faculty is comprised of active architects, academics, and designers.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

TO APPLY: To apply, please submit the following with your application:

• A letter of interest outlining teaching interests and experience, research or other creative interests, administrative experience (if any), and other relevant experience. (2 pages),
• A diversity statement. (1 page, maximum),
• A teaching statement,
• Curriculum Vitae,
• Portfolio of student work or equivalent. (10 pages, maximum),
• Portfolio of professional work and/or research. (10 pages, maximum), and
• A list of references with contact information. These will be contacted only in the event the candidate advances in the search.

Note: Please send the above as a single bound .pdf through a downloadable link. Ensure in advance that this link will not expire and is not password protected.

For application questions please direct them to Woodbury HR, HR@woodbury.edu

In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.  Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

http://www.redlands.edu/human-resources/employment/

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.

MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary : $68,640 - $72,030