The Assistant/Associate Professor for Architecture is responsible for teaching various architecture and related construction management courses and providing advisement to student majors.  All core courses are held at the Bertie Backus.  However, there may be times the individual is expected to teach at more than one location.  Emphasis is placed on Teaching Effectiveness, and on advancing the mission and vision of UDC-CC.  The individual reports to the Division Director for Math, Information Technology and Engineering. This is a 9-month, tenure track position.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0000, 0004, 4/3

Salary Range: $42,974 - $67,813

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 5171 South Dakota, NE, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

• Teaches courses in architecture and related courses in construction management
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Collaborate with Division Director/Dean in the development and revision of courses of study and curricula
• Collaborate with university faculty to facilitate the smooth transition of students into a four year degree program
• Implement the recommendations of the program review committee
• Develop appropriate assessment of student learning at the course, program and College levels
• Engage in activities that facilitate student achievement of learning outcomes, such as ongoing feedback, and consultation as needed
• Submit required reports on student attendance and course progress according to published deadlines
• Complete and Submit data summary reports on student assessments, results and action steps taken to improve student attainment of course and program learning outcomes
• Populate courses in the TK20 Electronic Assessment System
• Use the Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard, to manage courses
• Collaborate with appropriate Student Services personnel to address perceived student issues, which may require special attention
• Engage in on-going professional development that promotes and maintains currency in discipline knowledge and instructional methods
• Attend scheduled divisional, discipline, and general faculty meetings, as well as the faculty professional development day, convocation and commencement

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in architecture or related field from an accredited institution. 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. Must have at least two or more years of college teaching experience, community college teaching experience preferred. A record of scholarship or noteworthy professional achievement in the area of architecture; professional licensure and/or relevant certification such as LEED accreditation and professional association membership.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor shall be required to meet the
following qualifications: 

• An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate;
• A record of scholarship and professional growth; and
• At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor. Community College experience preferred.
   
  A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following 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; and
• At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education. Community College experience preferred. 

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience in the discipline is limited or absent. When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

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/.