Dear Colleagues,
Please consider the following faculty search for digital fabrication and
building fabrication. Please forward the ad to colleagues who might be
interested in the position!
Ute Poerschke, Ph.D., LEED A.P.
*Faculty Search: Digital Design and Building Fabrication*
*The Pennsylvania State University Stuckeman School of Architecture and
Landscape Architecture*
The Department of Architecture at The Pennsylvania State University
announces an opening for a tenure-track position at a rank commensurate
with experience, with the appointment beginning in the 2012 fall semester.
The candidate will teach in the accredited Bachelor of Architecture and
the Master of Architecture program and will be expected to contribute to
the teaching mission of the Department, the Stuckeman School, the
College of Arts and Architecture, and the University. The candidate
should have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research
and/or creative practice that integrates architecture and design
computing. The successful candidate is expected to integrate digital
design throughout the architectural curriculum, such as design studio
with a digital emphasis, as well as lecture and seminar courses in
digital design and building fabrication. The candidate will bring
intellectual leadership to this area of design and help expand existing
digital curricula.
A demonstrated interest in inter- and cross-disciplinary collaboration
in teaching and research within the College and University is
desired.The appointee will be expected to pursue a clear research,
creative/scholarly, or professional agenda, as well as contribute to the
University and the professional communities. A terminal degree in
architecture or a related field is required. Professional experience,
architectural licensure and/or a Ph.D. are preferred. Information about
The Pennsylvania State University, the College of Arts and Architecture,
and the Department of Architecture may be obtained online at
www.artsandarchitecture.psu.edu and www.arch.psu.edu.
Applicants must submit:
. a cover letter that positions the applicant in the arena of
computation and outlines the area of expertise;
. a brief statement of teaching philosophy and methods;
. a brief statement of research and creative/professional interests and
agenda;
. curriculum vitae;
. names/addresses of three references; and
. an abbreviated portfolio (not to exceed 10 pages) that includes
selected samples of teaching, creative accomplishments, research, and
professional practice projects. A more thorough and complete portfolio
may be requested of selected finalists.
Chair of Architecture Search Committee: Ute Poerschke, Ph.D., Associate
Professor of Architecture. Please submit all material in pdf-format to:
Mary Cavanaugh: mcc6 at psu.edu. Reviews of applications will begin January
9, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. U.Ed. Arc 07-91. We
encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
the diversity of its workforce.
