Job Information
James Madison University Visiting Assistant Professor of Architectural Design, Full-Time, One-Year in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Working Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Architectural Design, Full-Time, One-Year
State Role Title: N/A
Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Position Status: Full-Time
College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department: 100005 - Art Design and Art History
Pay Rate: Maximum Starting
Beginning Review Date: 06/26/2024
Specify Range or Amount: $63,000
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
About JMU:
Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
James Madison University's School of Art, Design, and Art History is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Architecture for a full-time, one-year position. The successful candidate will be teaching in a comprehensive and dynamic architectural design studio plus seminar and lecture courses related to architectural representation, history, and environmental systems. We seek a candidate who brings a vision and enthusiasm to these forward-thinking courses that utilize skills ranging from research, hand-drawing, software proficiency, as well as digital and analog fabrication processes with a concentration on hybrid techniques.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Applicants must demonstrate dexterity with and knowledge of contemporary global issues/practices in design communication and a commitment to heuristic education. In addition, the role of mentorship to undergraduate students is expected along with service to the design profession and academic community at JMU. Alongside teaching, other duties will require curriculum development and active participation in departmental and college-wide service initiatives.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: *At a minimum, a graduate degree in architecture or a related creative field. * Teaching experience in the field of architecture and design. * An active body of scholarly work and creative design practice, demonstrating quality and distinction in the candidate's area of work or practice. * Demonstrated commitment towards building an equitable, inclusive, and diverse scholarly environment in the studio/classroom and within the larger university community. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Active pursuit of research, publication, and/or exhibition related to community engagement, digital processes, or cultural diversity. * Engagement with, and curiosity about, haptic and phenomenal inquiry. * Preference will be given to applicants who demonstra e an ability to develop and teach one or more integrative arts courses for undergraduate students, and/or engage with undergraduate or graduate student researchers.
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Additional Posting Information:
The required portfolio should be a PDF and should include: -Professional Work and/or Creative Practice -Samples of Student Work (if applicable) JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
"James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. "