Assistant Professor of Architecture

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
South Dakota State University

Working Title
Assistant Professor of Architecture

Posting Number
F01570P

Department
SDSU-School of Design

Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings

Posting Text

The South Dakota State University School of Design invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architecture to begin no later than August 2025. This is a full-time, 9-month, benefit eligible appointment and the position reports to the Director of the School of Design. The position is typically 60% teaching, 30% research, scholarship and creative activity and 10% service.


The School of Design has three accredited-built environment majors: architecture, landscape architecture and interior design. The School of Design also includes visual arts: graphic design, and studio arts. Collectively, School faculty form a collaborative teaching and research environment that values cross-program and interdisciplinary initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute to building national and international stature and recognition for the discipline, School and University.

SDSU offers a 4-year Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture and a 2-year NAAB accredited Master of Architecture degree. Architecture has a unique mandate to remain a small program of no more than 220 students, making it one of the smallest architecture programs in the USA working within a fabric of small agrarian and mining cities. Visit https://www.sdstate.edu/architecture to learn more.

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 :

• Teach courses within the professional curriculum, such as design studios, lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Carry out a dynamic and robust agenda of research, scholarship and creative activity.
• Extend research/scholarship/creative activity agenda into the teaching environment.
• Provide service to the discipline, university, and community.
• Teach in multi-disciplinary courses within the School of Design.

DISCIPLINARY CONTENT AREAS :
Architectural building design, technology, sustainable construction, studio pedagogy, design process, and professional practice.

SALARY :
The salary is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $70,000. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

BENEFITS :
We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Professional degree in Architecture or related field from a NAAB accredited institution or international equivalent by time of appointment.
• PhD in Architecture or a related field by time of appointment.
• Potential to develop and teach academic coursework in one or more of the disciplinary content areas.
• Potential to develop a peer-reviewed research/scholarship/creative activity agenda in the discipline, especially design process and design pedagogy.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Professional practice experience in Architecture or a related design field.
• Record of service within the discipline and/or profession.

APPLICATION PROCESS :
SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system guides you through the electronic application form. This employment site will require the attachment of 1) a cover letter including a statement of academic interest and description of ability to teach within the professional discipline, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of scholarly research and creative activity agenda (attached as other), 4) three professional or academic references with appropriate contact information (name, position, phone, mailing and email address), and 5) a portfolio (25-page max. and 10MB max.) that demonstrates research, scholarship, teaching and/or service activity related to the position qualifications. An online link to a similarly formatted PDF portfolio is an acceptable alternative; the URL must be uploaded in place of the portfolio on the employment website. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with the electronic application process.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.


South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date
11/15/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
01/03/2025

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications, minimum of $70,000

Duration of the Term
9 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent
100

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Proposed Rank
Assistant Professor

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. SDSU is a thriving and growing research land-grant university with a rich tradition of hands-on learning and material practice. The University is set in a rich regional fabric of small communities eager to embrace innovative and smart design practice and culture. As the state’s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, and Aberdeen, and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, a beautiful college town of about 24,000 residents. Brookings is 4.5 hours west of Minneapolis and 3 hours south of Fargo. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota. The Brookings Public School District ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128 .

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the faculty position, contact the search committee chair, Mr. Mark Stemwedel at (605) 688-4103, or Mark.Stemwedel@sdstate.edu .

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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Physical Requirements

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Use of Either Hand, Independently, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

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Sensory Requirements

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Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

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Working Environment

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Classroom Environment, Office Environment

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Supplemental Questions

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1. Where did you hear about this position?
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other
4. Reference List
5. Portfolio

Optional Documents