Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to Public

Position Status: full-time, regular tenure track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade:

Salary Range: $41,722.00-$65,838.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 801 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties
The Assistant Professor of Construction Management/Architecture is responsible for teaching various architecture and related construction management courses and providing advisement to student majors. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: architectural history/theory, digital design/fabrication, or landscape/urban design.  The individual reports to the Division Director for Math and Engineering.  This is a permanent 9 month, tenure-track position
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                          

• Teaches courses in architectural design with a focus on construction management
• Create and enhance formal professional relationships with architecture and urban design firms
• Arrange internships for students at established architectural and construction management firms
• Assists with recruitment of new students, advises and assists with the retention of current students; answers student inquiries (emails and voice mail messages) in a timely manner
• Engages in scholarly/professional activities and community service
• Conducts a minimum of five office hours per week
• Help to develop and teach appropriate online courses. Some experience with instructional technology and Blackboard is highly desirable
• Teach during the day, evening, and/or weekend; may include more than one campus site
• Participate in the college governance process and college-wide committees
• Adhere to college and program policies and procedures
• Participates fully in curriculum development and revision
• Recommends selection of textbooks and other instructional materials
• Ability to assist students in designing and negotiating job placement and internship opportunities
• Familiarity with and conducts assessment of student learning outcomes (course and curriculum levels) in accordance with the standards of the College and Middle States Commission of Higher Education

Required Qualifications

• An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract
• Master’s degree in architecture or closely related field from an accredited institution and the highest level certificate/s related to area of expertise in architecture or construction management.
• At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas would be highly valued: architectural design studio, construction management, including building construction and materials, and history and theory of architecture.
• Experience in sustainability and urban design a plus.
• At least five (5) years of industry design experience.
• The candidate must provide evidence (portfolio) that they possess the knowledge and skills to teach architectural design with a focus on teaching the classical tradition in design studio, including instruction in drawing the orders, formal plan compositions, sustainable and durable building practices, and traditional urban design. In addition to teaching studio, candidates should be prepared to teach a secondary specialty such as visual studies, design theory, preservation, programming or new town planning.
• Excellence in research, scholarship or professional practice in the form of a portfolio of built work or other aspects that support professional practice.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity ore expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.