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Assistant Professor - History and Theory of Architecture - Dept. of Architecture, College of Environmental Design, UC Berkeley

Position overview
Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $78,200 - $123,400 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: July 1, 2025

Application Window
Open date: August 22, 2024

Next review date: Friday, Oct 25, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Oct 25, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Department of Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the History and Theory of Architecture, beginning Fall 2025.

We invite applications from architectural scholars whose research addresses the vital and urgent issues of our day through a historical and theoretical lens. We especially welcome candidates whose work and teaching engage dynamically with the intersectional nature of architecture, including (but not limited to) topics such as the Global South, environmental history, migration, disability, gender, sexuality, inequality, race, and Science and Technology Studies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding scholarship, teaching, and the ability to participate creatively in the History, Theory, and Society (HTS) subject area within the Department of Architecture, contributing to our B.A., M.Arch, M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs. HTS addresses the history and theory of architecture and urbanism from a humanistic, interdisciplinary perspective. Furthermore, we value the ability to work collaboratively with other areas of the department including Architectural Design and Building Science, Technology and Sustainability, and potential for receiving grants. Responsibilities of the position include teaching a required introductory lecture course at the undergraduate level, possible involvement in the undergraduate survey of architecture, and both undergraduate and graduate seminars in the applicant's area of expertise. Additional responsibilities include advising undergraduate, M.Arch, M.S., and Ph.D. students, as well as service to the department, college, and university.

The Department of Architecture at UC Berkeley is housed within the College of Environmental Design (CED), along with the departments of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning and City & Regional Planning. Founded in 1959, the CED has long been at the forefront of environmental design education. As the first institution to combine architecture, planning, and landscape architecture into a single college, we offer a vigorous cross-disciplinary environment where collaboration and experimentation flourishes. Within this context, the Department of Architecture's evolution has been nourished by social, cultural, technological, and environmental values, and our geographical setting. Situated on the Pacific Rim at the border with Latin America and facing Asia, California is an urban laboratory that has long been recognized as an area for design research and experimentation. These values are reflected in our innovative teaching, scholarly research, critical design inquiry, and discursive practices. Our award-winning faculty bring both broad and deep intellectual diversity to our educational community.

The Department of Architecture offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, and provides thoughtful and rigorous instruction to 400 undergraduates and 200 graduate students in the M.Arch, M.A.A.D., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in architecture offers both a liberal arts-oriented and pre- professional education. The Master of Architecture is a professional degree requiring two, or three years, depending on the student's incoming background. The Master of Advanced Architectural Design is a one-year post-professional degree intended for those with a professional degree who wish to continue exploring design issues in an experimental studio setting. The Master of Science and a Ph.D. in architecture are research-based degrees in one of the following areas of study: History, Theory, and Society (HTS) and Building Science, Technology, and Sustainability (BSTS). For more information on our department and academic programs, please visit http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu.

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Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD or enrolled in PhD degree-granting program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications
PhD or enrolled in PhD degree-granting program in Architectural History or closely related discipline at the time of application.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter/Statement of Interest - A 2-3 page statement of interest specifying the relevance of the applicant's experience to the department with a description of research, creative work, and teaching
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - A 1-page statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
• 1 of 3 Publications - Publications, including scholarly articles, books, or, in the case of very early career scholars, the dissertation. The file must be 50 MB or smaller.
• 2 of 3 Publications - Publications, including scholarly articles, books, or, in the case of very early career scholars, the dissertation. The file must be 50 MB or smaller.
• 3 of 3 Publications - Publications, including scholarly articles, books, or, in the case of very early career scholars, the dissertation. The file must be 50 MB or smaller.
  
  (Optional)
• Teaching Portfolio - Two examples of syllabi for courses you have previously taught or aim to teach at Berkeley. The file must be 50 mb or smaller.
• Teaching Portfolio - Extra space for materials. The file must be 50 MB or smaller.
  (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

A list of 3-5 people who can speak to your experience, character, and potential. Only contact information is required for the initial phase of this search.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04538

Help contact: ced-personnel@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Berkeley, CA


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04538