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The University of Minnesota School of Architecture is pleased to introduce the Cass Gilbert Design Fellowship, which seeks to foster design teaching and research excellence in candidates who are academically inclined, intellectually curious, and driven to share knowledge. Through this new position, we aim to draw energetic, inquisitive faculty who are also well-grounded in the disciplinary specificity of architecture. This requires a fundamental understanding of design as a unique mode of thought while retaining interest in broad contemporary issues. We seek highly motivated individuals who wish to cultivate a command of design studio instruction. Such candidates should be able to infuse a design studio with both professional expertise and trans-disciplinary research.

The School’s primary objective is to select a candidate who can effectively teach design studio at multiple levels of the undergraduate or graduate program. In addition, the candidate’s research agenda should clearly align with or supplement specific program needs in the areas of design pedagogy, contemporary urban issues, sustainability, adaptive reuse, and/or digital design methodology. Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate critical scholarly and design research in their area of expertise and provide evidence of a clear and effective way of integrating such interests into strategies for teaching design.

The School of Architecture is known for its history of high-quality design, strong relationship with prominent practitioners, and emphasis on critical thinking skills.  Located within the multidisciplinary College of Design, the School sits at the academic hub of vibrant professional and research communities.  Minnesota is recognized as a progressive state and the Twin Cities, in particular, for is rich design and arts culture. Well known for its high quality of life, the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area offers world-caliber museums and theaters, an exceptional parks system, outstanding historical landmarks, excellent educational opportunities, and access to a well-regarded health care system. The Twin Cities are also home to 21 Fortune 500 companies, in addition to thriving small local businesses and a strong non-profit sector.   

Position:  The Fellowship is a 100%-time, nine-month, annually renewable, contract faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.  Appointment is expected to be renewed for a second year; renewal is contingent upon performance and funding. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The expected start date is August 30, 2010.

Essential Qualifications:  At a minimum, an M.Arch degree, or B.Arch with equivalent experience is required.  Candidates should demonstrate the potential to develop and teach design studio and other core and elective courses at a variety of undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications:  Well established or exceptionally promising professional experience in architecture and substantive teaching experience.

Application procedure is online.  Applicants should 1) complete an application online at: http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=91672 (Requisition #169517) and 2) submit the following materials:  letter of interest; curriculum vitae; statement regarding your professional experience, philosophy of teaching; a portfolio of both student work and scholarship / design work; and contact information for three professional references. Exhibits may be submitted as PDF attachments in the on-line employment system or e-mailed as PDF attachments to Matt Kegler, HR Specialist, College of Design: mkegler@umn.edu, Telephone: 612/624/1721; FAX 612/625-1922.  Applications will be considered beginning January 31, 2011. For more information, visit our web site at:  http://design.umn.edu.  Process questions:  Matt Kegler, 612/624-1721 or mkegler@umn.edu.  Committee chair:  Marc Swackhamer, 612-626-0105 or swack004@umn.edu

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