Assistant Professor of Architecture

The Department of Architecture seeks faculty candidates for a tenured or tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor available starting August 2023. Major responsibilities include teaching, research, and service in the area of environmental control systems and high-performance buildings as well as the capacity to teach and/or support undergraduate and graduate architectural design studios. We seek candidates that offer innovative and creative delivery of this curricular content. A review of our program curricula can be found at:

https://bsu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2022-2023/Graduate-Catalog
https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartmetns/architecture/academic-programs

At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Position Function: Major responsibility: teach in our professional undergraduate and graduate architecture programs. Includes design studios and/or support courses in one or more areas; introductory survey courses in environmental systems; high-performance building; design studios plus certificate programs. This includes 3-6 credit hour course load to equal 12 per each semester.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in architecture or a closely related field (by date of appointment) from an accredited college or university. Minimum of one-year (two semesters) of teaching (either part-time or full-time) teaching undergraduate/graduate level gained concurrently or at any time.

Employer will consider sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications: A PhD in architecture or mechanical engineering; professional license in architecture or engineering; evidence of excellence in teaching within an architectural curriculum; evidence of productive scholarship (research / creative work) with an active research, grant solicitation, and publication agenda gained concurrently or at any time; track record in professional practice and service; and a track record of excellence in design studio teaching.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33894. Include the following documents with your application: portfolio, curriculum vitae, and cover letter addressed to Michel Mounayar. In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through November 3, 2022.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.

The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit: https://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/HumanResources/Jobs/Benefits-and-Community/Faculty

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.