JOB: Tenure-Track Faculty, History & Theory of Architecture. Princeton University School of Architecture

Job: Tenure-Track Faculty, History & Theory of Architecture. Princeton University School of Architecture

The School of Architecture at Princeton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the area of the history and theory of architecture. We look forward to reviewing applications from all qualified candidates and are open to expertise in related disciplines, such as landscape architecture, geography, urbanism, art history, anthropology, history, etc., and also to expertise in any geography or chronology.
Candidates must demonstrate their qualifications to teach and advise both undergraduate (A.B.) and graduate (M.Arch. and Ph.D.) students, as well as their scholarly contributions and standing in the field, with a strong record of publications. In particular, candidates must demonstrate a capacity to act as an adviser to Ph.D. students working on topics related to their area of scholarship. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. A record of teaching lecture and seminar courses in the history and theory of architecture is required. It is expected that the successful candidate will also actively participate in the design curriculum through design reviews, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, beyond their normal course offerings.
Princeton is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The position will begin in the fall term of 2021.
Please apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/17761 with a letter of interest, a complete CV, a single writing sample and the names of three references by 23 October 2020. Referees will be contacted for those applicants advancing to the second stage, when additional material will be requested. All meetings with selected candidates will be conducted remotely. The search will continue until the position is filled. (Note: only electronic submissions will be accepted.)
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.

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