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The School of Architecture at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UH Manoa) seeks to hire a dynamic and accomplished full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with experience in architectural design, building technology, and construction. The school seeks candidates who can demonstrate a high degree of practical and technical expertise with an emphasis on building materials, construction processes, building systems integration, the application of building codes, and management or administration of construction projects. A research focus on architectural technology or applied research in alternative construction sciences or ecological design relevant to the Pacific Islands context is desirable. Candidates with a practical background in building construction, contracting, design/build, and /or hands-on fabrication projects are encouraged to apply. This appointment will begin in Fall 2025 and will be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor.

About the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa School of Architecture

The School of Architecture offers a pre-professional Bachelor of Environmental Design (BEnvD) degree, a LAAB-accredited Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) degree, a Master of Architecture (MArch) degree, and a NAAB-accredited Doctor of Architecture (DArch) degree. The school is situated in a unique institutional context recognized for its Asia-Pacific, Hawai'i, and urban ecological design research, emphasizing the distinct social and environmental requirements and technical challenges of tropical environments. The school and university embrace a collaborative, integrated approach to improving built environments through a strong commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and applied research.

Focused on ecological and social responsibility by design, the School of Architecture aims to position its graduates to make essential professional contributions needed to maintain and enhance beautiful, resilient, and healthy environments in Hawai'i, Asia-Pacific, and global contexts.  Hawai'i, with its rich natural and cultural history and manifold environmental and social challenges, provides a unique place of learning and opportunity for meaningful architectural research, teaching, and practice. The school is situated at the University of  Hawai'i, at Manoa, the flagship campus of the 10-campus University system which is designated a Carnegie Rl ("Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity") university. Ample opportunities exist for robust interdisciplinary research collaboration with faculty from Engineering, Natural Sciences, Urban Planning, and other disciplines. The School of Architecture places emphasis on both theory and practice among its strategic priorities, which address regional and tropical issues as instructive models for complex global problems.

Duties and Responsibilities

This full-time, 9-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor includes responsibilities for teaching, research, creative work, thesis advising, and service. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses focused on architecture and building technology in support of the School's existing curriculum.

The school seeks candidates who will complement the competencies of the faculty at the School of Architecture, able to contribute to all SoA programs and willing to serve in future leadership roles. Candidates will be encouraged to work toward future interdisciplinary collaborations with relevant departments and programs including but not limited to engineering, planning, sustainability, and resilience studies. Candidates will also support the school in exploring future opportunities for certificates, programs, and degrees.
 
Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have a minimum of a professional Master of Architecture (MArch) degree or a graduate degree relevant to the position.


• It is expected that candidates will have professional experience in construction.


• Documentation of a professional license to practice architecture, landscape architecture, or engineering is required before application for tenure for those candidates who do not hold a PhD.


• Applicants must demonstrate excellent design, communication, and collaboration skills.


• The ability to maintain a vigorous program of research and/or creative work.


• The potential to advance their discipline(s).


• A commitment to applied design inquiry and impact, and teaching with a demonstrated
  knowledge of both seminars and architectural design studios.

Desired Qualifications

• The school especially welcomes candidates with experience in professional practice and a body of work demonstrating design excellence.


•  Preference will be given to applicants with an established record of teaching integrated or advanced design studios, design/build, building science, structures, construction management or construction administration. 


• Experience in curriculum development.


•  Desired expertise includes but is not limited to design research and practice at the intersection of architecture and landscape architecture, urban design, engineering, cultural heritage, ecological design, and environmental design in the ecological and social context of the Anthropocene era.


• Experience working with individuals and groups of culturally diverse backgrounds, either locally or globally.


• Willingness to learn about and implement Native Hawaiian, Indigenous, and/or place-based principles into curriculum, programming, and work culture.

Salary range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu

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Candidates must submit:  

• Cover letter summarizing interest and qualifications for the position.


• Current curriculum vitae 


• Statement of teaching philosophy.


• Samples of research or creative projects (a single pdf file with a maximum of 20 single-sided pages).


• Names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references.


• Transcript(s) showing degree and coursework appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire).

Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
 
Questions regarding the search should be directed to search committee chair Karla Sierralta at karlais@hawaii.edu.