Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: Commensurate with rank and experience

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008


Brief Description of Duties

The Department of Architecture and Urban Sustainability at The University of the District of Columbia in the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) seeks candidates for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Urban Sustainability, to begin in the 2023-2024 academic year (approximately August 16, 2023).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the undergraduate Urban Sustainability program and teach courses in the undergraduate and graduate level programs, or other relevant courses as assigned.
• Conduct research and scholarly activities in Urban Sustainability, and collaborate with CAUSES academic, land grant, and university experts with an emphasis on one or more of the following: urban sustainability and ecology, sustainable land use and infrastructure technology, urban planning, development and community design, landscape design and the nature-based built environment, and energy, climate, agri-food systems and environmental science, policy and governing regulations.
• Engage students in land-grant and community-centered activities to prepare them for entry-level positions in urban sustainability and graduate level scholarship.
• Work with students to plan and mentor research and service learning experiences that stress the experiential, active learning and development of critical skills which are the focus of the Urban Sustainability program.
• Advise and mentor students and participate in department, college, and university service.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of urban sustainability, urban planning and urban
• challenges in communities in the District of Columbia (DC).
• Utilize a variety of assessment techniques to ensure achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate a familiarity with a variety of instructional delivery methods, including on- line learning and social media, to provide educational content and opportunities supported by evidence-based research and individual expertise.
• Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean, Department Chair, Program faculty, other academic units in CAUSES, land-grant programs, as well as with DC agencies and service providers to effectively address DC and national program priorities related to urban sustainability practice.
• Contribute to the university’s land-grant mission through outreach and engagement with students, Cooperative Extension, and key community stakeholders.

Minimum Job Requirements
 

• Terminal degree in Urban Sustainability, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Science, Agriculture and Food Systems Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence with three or more years of collegiate-level teaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proven record of teaching, research, and design thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrating ability to create courses and student experiential learning
• experiences that respond to current standards, but also anticipate future market-driving and evolving needs in Urban Sustainability.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and proactive, outcomes- oriented work in meeting the responsibilities and duties described.

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

1. 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
2. At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

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

1. An earned doctorate in an appropriate field of specialization; and

2. A record of scholarship and professional growth; and

3. At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education.

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, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an 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, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, 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.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

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) 274-5380.

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: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .