The University of Maryland, Baltimore, Office of Facilities Management, has an opportunity for a Director, Architecture, Engineering and Construction. This position is responsible for oversight of architectural, engineering & construction projects, including renovation/ expansion efforts. Provides leadership/strategic direction to staff & stakeholders; ensures delivery of high quality service; represents the campus at the Board of Public Works; participates in contract negotiations with consultants/contractors. Requires a Bachelor’s degree (Advanced degree, professional engineer or registered architect certification is strongly preferred); plus 10 years spend progressively building a background in architecture, engineering, and construction functions with at least 5 years experience at a management/leadership level. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. TO VIEW A DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY, GO TO www.hr.umaryland.edu/careers Requisition #4769

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

12/02/2009 (4)

Syracuse University School of Architecture

Architectural Design

The Syracuse University School of Architecture seeks tenure-track faculty members at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to teach design studios and core or elective courses in fall 2010. Teaching is at the undergraduate and graduate levels and includes design thesis advising. Candidates with strong intellectual and artistic direction and entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged to apply.  Candidates must possess professional design experience and demonstrate a strong record of recognized research which may include built work, theoretical explorations, scholarship, publications, or exhibitions.  A professional degree in architecture (M. Arch.) is required and professional registration is preferred. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.  Research funding is available. In addition, Syracuse University provides a generous benefits and relocation package. The School is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one of three areas:

Professor of Practice

The School of Architecture at Syracuse University seeks a Professor of Practice. Candidates should be innovative practitioners with advanced expertise in housing, urban design, and design/build projects.   This position will engage students and faculty in projects related to UPSTATE: A Center for Design, Research, and Real Estate, an institute located within the School, which focuses on teaching, design research, and collaborative projects in the community.  Candidates with compelling intellectual and architectural portfolios who have extensive experience managing complex projects are preferred.  Enthusiasm and experience with community-based practice and the ability to excel in both academic and professional sectors are desired. An advanced degree in architecture is preferred and professional licensure is required. This is a three-year renewable contract, with a reduced teaching load.  Syracuse University provides a competitive salary and benefits and relocation package, and a research stipend is also included.

The School is committed to supporting diversity in its student population, faculty, and curriculum. Applicants should submit a letter of interest which includes the position for which you are applying; a statement of professional, pedagogical, and research interests and goals; curriculum vitae; a list of three references; and a portfolio or other examples of creative work. Candidates with teaching experience should also submit sample syllabi and examples of student work.

Applications for the Architectural Design positions submitted by December 1, 2009 will be given priority.  Applications for the Professor of Practice position submitted by January 1, 2010 will be given priority.  For all openings, please apply online at sujobopps.com and send all materials to:

Chair, Search Committee

School of Architecture

Syracuse University

201 Slocum Hall

Syracuse, NY 13244-1250

Located within Syracuse University, a major research university that is experiencing renewed vigor under the dynamic leadership of Chancellor Nancy Cantor, the School of Architecture is in a period of growth and transformation and is an increasingly visible force in the life of the University and the City of Syracuse. The environment is characterized by intellectual rigor, experimentation, and engagement beyond physical and disciplinary boundaries. It has seen unprecedented growth in its existing B. Arch. and M. Arch. professional-degree programs and offers expanded opportunities for interdisciplinary and engaged scholarship. This includes support for research in sustainability and technology through partners such as the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems. With programs in London, Florence, and New York City, the School has broad connections to current practice and discourse worldwide. UPSTATE: A Center for Design, Research, and Real Estate provides a venue for applying innovative design and development practices to issues of urban revitalization.

Syracuse University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants may visit the School's website at soa.syr.edu for more information about the School. For all employment opportunities as Syracuse University go to https://www.sujobopps.com/

11/02/2009 (8)

The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture at the University of Houston, a design school focused on the process of making, is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track studio teaching position from qualified designers.

Applicants should submit a hard copy package that includes: a letter of introduction/intent, curriculum vitae, non-returnable examples of creative work to: Donna Kacmar, Search Committee Chair, University of Houston, 122 College of Architecture Bldg., Houston, TX 77204-4000.

Rank and salary offered will be appropriate to qualifications. Application submittal review will begin January 20, 2010. The successful applicant is expected to start Fall 2010. The search will continue until the position is filled.

For the full ad and more information about the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, visit our website http://www.arch.uh.edu

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

10/26/2009 (8)