The Department of Architecture at the University of Washington invites nominations and applications for a non-tenure track position as Lecturer to teach fabrication and furniture design courses. Our college has a history of design and fabrication and boasts a well-equipped fabrication lab that includes wood, metal, and digital fabrication equipment. We are searching for candidates who will teach undergraduate and graduate students in Architecture and Landscape Architecture while advancing hands-on design and fabrication knowledge and skills within our college. 

Context and Values:

Our Department resides in the College of Built Environments, which also includes the Departments of Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Real Estate, and Urban Design and Planning. The University of Washington is a globally ranked research and teaching institution located in the heart of one the country?s most vibrant and innovative cities and our department enrolls over 300 undergraduate and graduate students in five programs including a NAAB accredited MArch Program, two MS programs and two BA degrees as well as hundreds of non-majors each year.

We recognize that environmental justice, social equity, and diversity are essential to the creation of a more just and beautiful world. By promoting an environment that is welcoming to people of all cultures, races, sexes, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions, ages, religions, and economic statuses, we strive to make our college representative of the communities we serve and where creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression can thrive. This is reflected in the College of Built Environment?s Strategic Framework built on pillars of collaboration and impact, bold thought leadership, and equitable and just practices. Successful candidates will be expected to advance these goals.

People who do not see themselves historically represented in academia and the profession are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities & Terms:

Faculty are to be on campus during the academic year to teach courses, mentor students, and engage in service including advising students, supporting student organizations, and serving on departmental and college committees.  The selected candidate will be assigned classes that may include studios, lectures and seminar courses, and may also include hosting of open lab hours on weekends and evenings.

This is a 9-month (Sept 16th - June 15th), appointment renewable on an annual basis for up to three years with an anticipated start date of September, 2025. This position is 50% to 100% of full time. The position is at the rank of Lecturer and carries full fringe benefits. The position is not eligible for promotion or renewal beyond three years. The position will have 90% of its time dedicated to teaching and 10% dedicated to Departmental, College and/or University service. 

Compensation:

The base salary range for this position is $7,500-8,750/month (at 100% of full time), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Required qualifications: 

·         Bachelor?s degree and at least 3 years of experience.

·         Technical proficiency with wood working tools

·         Demonstrated excellence in design and fabrication

·         Demonstrated capacity to mentor emerging designers with diverse backgrounds or significant evidence of ability to do so

Desired qualifications: 

·         Experience in furniture design and fabrication

·         Ability to use and teach the use of metal and/or digital fabrication equipment

·         Experience teaching in an academic environment

·         Experience supervising a fabrication lab/wood shop with users of varying expertise

·         Demonstrated success with collaborative practice and/or teaching

Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and should send all application materials to: http://apply.interfolio.com. For help signing up for a Dossier account, accessing your account, or submitting your application, please review Interfolio's help and support section or contact via email [email protected] or phone (877) 997-8807.

Candidates should submit the following information:

·         Curriculum Vitae detailing teaching, mentorship, service, publications, honors, and leadership experiences

·         Letter of interest of no more than two pages outlining your interest in the position and including a summary of your creative activities, teaching experience, leadership experience, and service interests

·         A statement of no more than 500 words describing your commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access as they relate to your teaching, service, and mentoring

·         Portfolio (teaching including student work and/or syllabi and/or personal creative work) of no more than 20 pages

·         Three references (contact information only, formal letters will be requested at the last stage).

Questions about the position may be directed to: Search Committee Chair at [email protected] or by mail addressed to: University of Washington, Dept of Architecture Faculty Recruitment Committee, College of Built Environments, Box 355720, Seattle, WA 98195-5720.

Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University?s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member?s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].

About University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.

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