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Position InformationUniversity InformationUNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Primary Purpose of the Organizational UnitThe University of North Carolina at Greensboro Department of Interior Architecture (IARc) seeks to fill the position of Academic Professional. Academic Professionals are practice‐oriented, professional, administrative and/or technical in nature. This is a one-year contract, with possibility of renewable to 3-year. IARc is a community of scholars active in design theory and practice who embrace a wide variety of disciplines that inform the design of the built environment, including interior design, architecture, product design, social sciences, historic preservation, the arts and humanities.With nine full-time faculty and an enrollment of 190 undergraduates and 10 graduate students, the department offers a CIDA accredited first professional (BFA) in Interior Architecture, a post-professional (MFA) degree in Interior Architecture, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Historic Preservation. Faculty are energetically engaged in a range of teaching and research scholarship activities that reflect our program’s core values: authenticity, community, innovation, and stewardship.UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution, with an undergraduate population of 45% ethnic minority students. UNCG and the Department of Interior Architecture foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNCG is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool. We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity. An ideal candidate for the position will be an open, energetic team player who contributes significantly to undergraduate and graduate education, design scholarship and creativity, and service to academic and professional institutions.Position SummaryAppointment begins 01 August, 2020
teach each semester one studio and one support course (graphics or related area of expertise)
engage in scholarly, professional or creative activity
engage in an ongoing dialogue about the program and design practice
advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
supervise student research projects and theses
provide service to the department, college, university and community
Minimum Qualifications
previous experience teaching design on various levels, foundation through 4th year
terminal degree in interior design or related field (MFA, MArch, PhD) by August 01, 2020
interest in both digital and physical making and materiality
practical experience and/or digital design competency preferred
Special Instructions to ApplicantsTo apply for the position, electronically submit the following through Spartantalent:
statement of interest
curriculum vita or resume
statement of research and creative activity with applicable examples such as a portfolio and/or publications
statement of teaching philosophy with examples of student work
names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers for 3 references
direct inquiries to Stephen Skorksi, Search Committee Chair, sskorski@uncg.edu, 336.334.5320
Applicants are asked to provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3) contacts to provide Letters of Recommendation, in the References section of the electronic application. These contacts will be solicited by the SpartanTalent system via email, and asked to provide a confidential Letter of Recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur when an applicant is being carefully considered for an interview.ADA Checklist"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%).Physical EffortReading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - FWork EnvironmentInside - CPosition Number: 001792Functional Title: Interior Architecture Academic ProfessionalPosition Type: Non-Tenure StreamPosition Eclass: FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earnTenure Status: Not on TrackRecruitment Range: Salary commensurate with experience.Org #-Department: Interior Architecture - 12406Job Open Date: 09/16/2019For Best Consideration Date: 11/01/2019Open Until Filled: YesFTE: 1.000Type of Appointment: Time LimitedTime Limited Duration: One-year contract, with possibility of renewable to 3-year.Number of Months per Year: 9FLSA: Exempt
