Assistant Professor of Architecture

The School of Architecture + Art (SoA+A) at Norwich University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architecture. We are a small, collegial faculty dedicated to edifying “citizen architects” and reinforcing the university’s commitment to “service before self”. We foster an ethos of climate responsibility, and design as social action throughout the curriculum. Our students and faculty benefit from interdisciplinary opportunities within the College of Professional Schools, including the nationally recognized Center for Global Resilience and Security, and the Design + Build Collaborative, which addresses the needs of Vermont communities and includes the design and construction of affordable housing. Our place-based culture of experiential learning is rooted in rural Vermont and broadened by CityLAB:Berlin, a satellite campus of Norwich University in Germany. The College also includes schools of Business; Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Computing; Engineering; and Nursing.   

The preferred applicant will have primary expertise in building-systems design and integration with the ability to teach courses in subjects like materials and methods, active building systems, and project delivery. They will have demonstrated excellence in design and an interest in design education. Responsibilities include teaching technical courses, design studios, advising graduate thesis students, mentoring undergraduate students, and university service. Professional development including research or other creative achievement is expected, and resources are available to support these endeavors.  

 
Requirements: 

The preferred candidate must have a terminal degree in architecture or a related discipline, specific expertise in building-systems design and integration, strong communication skills, full- or part-time teaching experience as a primary instructor at the university level and a strong commitment to scholarship and advising. Additionally, the school seeks individuals who have literacy and experience with contemporary digital design and fabrication tools, an interest in design build, and a desire to play an active role in the day-to-day life and evolution of the school’s program and design culture. 

 
Additional Information: 

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with a disability. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance. 

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate. 

Our excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurances, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, an employee assistance program, paid time off, use of the University pool and fitness center, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance. 

 
Application Instructions: 

Please submit a cover letter (addressing your qualifications, teaching philosophy, research focus, and approach to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds); a portfolio of scholarly, professional, and creative work (one PDF document, max 30MB); a curriculum vitae; a list of three references (including names, telephone numbers, postal and email addresses), and a completed Norwich University Employment Application ---  https://norwich.interviewexchange.com 

Application review will begin on December 10th and will continue until the position is filled. 

 
URL: https://www.norwich.edu/programs/architecture-and-art