Assistant or Associate Professor - Architecture & Facility Management

About the role

The College of Engineering and Technology at Ferris State University seeks a diverse group of outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Architecture & Facility Management position. The successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing a new 5-year Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degree, which is being submitted to the university community for consideration this fall.

Responsibilities

• Teach full-time during the 9-month academic year mainly on the Big Rapids campus via face-to-face delivery with potential opportunities to teach some online or off-campus courses in the future.
• Recruitment of students (including Dawg Days, Admitted Student Days, visits to high schools or career tech centers, and other University-outreach events) will occur throughout the academic year and include some Saturdays.
• Teach and coordinate elective courses in areas of expertise.
• Collaborate in design and implementation of additional undergraduate and graduate degrees.
• Maintain records and conduct assessment and advising in accordance with policies and procedures developed by the university, college, school, department, and/or program.
• Perform duties in accordance with established University policies.
• Act as liaison between the program and professional organizations through active, individual involvement and, potentially as the program-appointed representative.
• Enthusiastically support student success through active involvement with individual students, student organizations, and student competitions, both within and outside of the classroom.
• Remain current in the profession.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of professional practice in architecture in the United States or Canada.
• A Master's degree in field; acceptable options include a NAAB-accredited M.Arch or a NAAB-accredited B.Arch degree plus a post-professional master's degree in a related field such as design, sustainability, or building systems.
• Ancillary licenses and certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of and commitment to sustainable design and sustainable systems.
• An interest in and aptitude for marketing an academic program through online advertising campaigns, social media, high school and community college visits, summer camps, or other appropriate channels.
• A background in practice, including teaching a systems integration studio; BIM software, specifically Revit; architectural detailing, construction materials, and/or advanced building systems; and sustainable design.

Skills

• Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) is provided.

Pay

$75,000 - $84,000 (Assistant Professor); $85,000 - $95,000 (Associate Professor). Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements.

Schedule

9 Month

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Faculty Health Benefit Plans

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in field; acceptable options include a NAAB-accredited M.Arch or a NAAB-accredited B.Arch degree plus a post-professional master's degree in a related field such as design, sustainability, or building systems.
• A minimum of three years of professional practice in architecture in the United States or Canada.
• Ancillary licenses and certifications are preferred.