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General Information -------------------
Position Number: 001410 004026 Working Title: Assistant Professor Classification Title: 9-Mo Tenure-Track Tenured Faculty College: Col of Arts & Architecture Department: School of Architecture Position Designation: Faculty Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months per year: 9
Primary Purpose of Department -----------------------------
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission goals and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Vacancy Open to All Candidates ------------------------
Description of Work -------------------
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission goals and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching ---------
Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to:
Scholarly Research ------------------
All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty members discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to:
Service to University -------------------
All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities --------------------------------------
Faculty work should synthesize contemporary issues and design practice as critical modes of inquiry at multiple scales. The faculty members work should demonstrate how design can engage the complex ecologies of cities addressing critical urban issues such as climate change, adaptive infrastructures, and community resilience. The successful candidate is expected to employ innovative methods-such as computational data-based and/or participatory processes-that expand the ways we understand and shape urban environments. The candidate should approach the urban as a global condition and demonstrate familiarity with a diverse array of urban design, architectural design, and research methods. Strong applicants will have experience teaching design studios, a record of relevant and transdisciplinary research or practice, a commitment to design as a critical tool for shaping urban conditions, and an ability to address general education coursework when needed. Candidates whose work bridges research and practice are especially encouraged to apply.
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Education ----------
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. Preferred Education -------------------
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Special Notes to Applicants ---------------------------
Posting is to fill 2 positions 001410 and 004026. All finalists are subject to criminal background checks. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status. Hiring is subject to budget availability.
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