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The South Dakota State University School of Design invites applications and nominations for a Professor of Practice and Program Coordinator in Architecture. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefit-eligible, term appointment with a start date of no later than August 22, 2022. The position reports to and works collaboratively with the Director of the School of Design as a member of the school’s leadership team.

The School of Design includes both the visual arts and the built environment, with degree programs in architecture, graphic design, interior design, landscape architecture and studio art. Collectively, School faculty form a collaborative teaching and research environment that values cross-program, interprofessional and interdisciplinary initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute to building the national and international reputation of the discipline of architecture, of the School of Design, and of SDSU

This position will be at the senior faculty level. The successful candidate will bring a licensed practicing architect’s expertise and life experience to mentor and lead the architecture faculty and students. The position duties are balanced equally between the leadership role of Architecture program coordinator and the disciplinary role of significant contributor to the design and delivery of the core architecture curriculum. 

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide program leadership and mentorship for the undergraduate and graduate programs in architecture.
• Provide program leadership for National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accreditation by ensuring appropriate archiving of student artifacts; collaborating with the director of the School of Design to complete annual NAAB reporting requirements; securing faculty participation in drafting and completing the accreditation self-study and associated documents; and ensuring program participation in Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) surveys and requests for information.
• Serve as the Architecture program’s Architect Licensing Advisor in compliance with NAAB accreditation standards.
• Teach, independently or in a team-taught environment, courses within the professional curriculum, such as design studios, lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of the School of Design to foster and sustain student and faculty success within an interprofessional and interdisciplinary context.
• Represent the Architecture program within the School of Design’s shared governance structure.
• Represent the Architecture program to internal and external stakeholders in collaboration with the Director of the School of Design.
• Participate in service and shared governance roles at the disciplinary, school, college, university, and/or community levels.

DISCIPLINARY CONTENT AREAS:  

Architectural building design, technology, sustainable construction and professional practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed practicing architect in the United States with a minimum 10-years professional experience.
• Terminal degree (masters or PhD) in Architecture or related field or international equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in working with or leading teams for projects in the built environment.
• Demonstrated interest in developing and teaching academic coursework in one or more of the disciplinary content areas.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching in an academic setting.
• Potential to connect new or evolving practices and methods from industry into the classroom.
• Record of service and leadership within the profession in South Dakota.