Posting DetailsPosition Information
Job Title Rank Assistant Professor
Salary Range $86,000 - $90,000
Tenure Information Clinical/Applied
Job Description SEARCH CHAIR TO POPULATEDirections: The Department of Architecture within the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) at the University of Hartford is seeking to fill a Clinical/Applied Faculty Member position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in healthcare design and architectural design beginning in August 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate architectural design studios/healthcare design studios, electives in healthcare design, Materials and Methods of Construction, and Construction Documents.
Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate architectural design studios, electives in healthcare design, Materials and Methods of Construction, and Construction Documents. This faculty member will collaborate with colleagues to coordinate technical course content and learning outcomes with design studios, strengthening the integration of design knowledge, building technology, and professional practice throughout the curriculum.
The successful candidate will also lead the development of a healthcare design concentration, including its curricular framework, courses, and learning outcomes. Working with departmental faculty, the department's Advisory Board, architectural practitioners, and healthcare organizations, this faculty member will develop educational opportunities that prepare students for professional engagement in healthcare design.
ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will:
- Teach architectural design studios, healthcare design electives, ADT 232 Materials and Methods of Construction, and ADT 242 Construction Documents, according to departmental needs.
- Assist with the coordination of technical course content and learning outcomes with design studios to support an integrated curriculum.
- Lead the development of a healthcare design and associated courses.
- Build professional partnerships that support guest lectures, design reviews, site visits, internships, and collaborative projects.
- Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress and professional development.
- Participate in departmental and college service, curriculum development, program assessment, and student recruitment and retention.
- Maintain professional engagement, applied scholarship, creative activity, or professional development consistent with the clinical/applied appointment.
The initial Clinical/Applied contract is 1-2 years and subsequent longer-term contracts are based on review of performance and the continuing need for the position. With satisfactory reviews, the next appointment is for three years. Following a satisfactory review, a 5-year contract is offered with additional 5-year contracts offered subsequently. Clinical/Applied faculty can submit for promotion to Clinical/Applied Associate Professor and then to Clinical/Applied Professor. The teaching requirement is 24 credits per academic year. Summer teaching opportunities are also available, if desired. The teaching load is reduced by 3 credits for serving as the Graduate Program Director. The specific expectations, assignments, and responsibilities for the position are defined in the final letter of appointment.
Required Qualifications Required:- Applicants must hold a current, active license to practice architecture at the time they submit their application.
Preferred:- A professional degree in architecture, preferably a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.).
- Professional architectural practice experience in North America.
- Demonstrated professional experience in healthcare facility planning and architectural design, including knowledge of codes, standards, and design guidelines relevant to healthcare facilities.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and professional partners.
- Proficiency in building information modeling (BIM), particularly Autodesk Revit, and other digital tools used in architectural design and construction documentation.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in architectural practice, including project or team leadership, mentorship, or management of collaborative initiatives.
- Teaching experience in architecture or a related field, preferably at the college or university level.
Preferred QualificationsStatement on Inclusive Excellence and Teaching Philosophy Statement of Inclusive ExcellenceAs an institution of higher learning, the University of Hartford strives to be more than merely a mirror of the larger society; it should foster learning and encourage the personal growth of students, faculty, and staff in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity in all of its forms regardless of identifying factors including but not limited to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, physical and learning differences, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.
Accordingly, our commitment is to:
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of
each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated
• Engage in civil discourse, that values diverse intellectual perspectives
• Cultivate a campus community reflective of the intersectionality of the larger society while
maintaining an environment of safety and respect where all members experience a sense of belonging
• Institutionally, stand against acts of hate, intimidation, discrimination, bigotry, violence, and
harassment of any kind
• Uphold the values of the institution, so that all our members are treated with dignity and
respect
Our commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is a strength that results in a vibrant and more engaged campus culture.
Teaching PhilosophyIn the teaching philosophy statement, please share your thoughts and experiences in using active learning strategies, high-impact practices, and evidence-based pedagogical practices, as well as your methods for engaging students and fostering student belonging in the classroom.
College Information The College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture offers undergraduate Engineering programs in Electrical, Computer, Acoustical and Music, Biomedical, Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Robotics. It also offers undergraduate Engineering Technology programs in Audio, Computer and Electronic, Electromechanical, as well as Architectural Design + Technology. Additionally, the college offers an undergraduate program in Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering and Construction Management + Technology. The college also offers master's programs in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, as well as Architecture. The majority of our undergraduate programs are accredited by ABET, including the Architectural Design + Technology program. The Master of Architecture degree is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The University of Hartford is ideally situated in the heart of Connecticut's "Aerospace Alley," a registered trademark of the Aerospace Components Manufacturers group, one of the largest and most experienced concentrations of aerospace companies in the world. A sampling of OEM's near the University include Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, Kaman Aircraft, and Sikorsky - A Lockheed Martin Company. Many other aerospace manufacturing companies are within a 30-minute drive from campus. The proximity of such a large group of aerospace manufacturing companies to campus provides many opportunities for research and other industry collaborations. A key strength of the architecture programs is its location in the Greater Hartford region, a hub for architecture, engineering, construction, and building technology firms. This unique setting creates valuable opportunities for industry partnerships, experiential learning, internships, and employment pathways for students.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F223P
Open Date 08/16/2027
Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes
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