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Position Number: 004008 Working Title: Lecturer in Design & Practice Classification Title: 9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty College: Col of Arts & Architecture Department: School of Architecture
Position Designation: Faculty Faculty Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months per year: 9
Primary Purpose of Department -----------------------------
The Mission of the School of Architecture is to promote excellence in architecture and urban design education, scholarship, and practice in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Vacancy --------
Open to All Candidates
Description of Work -------------------
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission goals and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.
Teaching ---------
Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities --------------------------------------
The David R. Ravin School of Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks a full-time Lecturer in Design and Practice for a 3-year renewable appointment. The successful candidate will teach across graduate-level Integrated Design studios and undergraduate core and advanced studios. They will assume a leadership role in our engagement with professional practice through the accomplishments of their own practice, their ability to offer courses related to practice, and their potential to strengthen and expand our programs engagement with local, regional, and national design firms.
UNC Charlottes Ravin School of Architecture was one of the first institutions to offer an Integrated Path to Licensure (IPAL) option. The new Lecturer will play an active role in shaping and administering this evolving program. Depending on qualifications, administrative responsibilities related to IPAL may constitute approximately 10-20% of the faculty workload.
Developing coursework, workshops, and events that develop students understanding of the logic of professional practice.
Cultivating new relationships with local practices and professional organizations, such as sponsored studios, course modules, and workshops.
Supporting student organizations to create new connections between students and local practitioners.
Contributing to the development of new curricular initiatives that integrate the study of Architecture and the study of its related disciplines, such as Construction Management, Business Administration, Geography, the Arts, and other emerging opportunities across the University.
Contributing to the development of General Education courses that expose the broader University population to ways in which design practices contribute to the urban community.
This 9-month position includes teaching and service assignments that accommodate the professional development of the successful candidate, which is expected to include realization of built work and/or recognized unbuilt work that demonstrates the innovative potential of professional practice.
Minimum Experience/Education -----------------------------
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience -----------------------------------------
To apply, a candidate must be a licensed architect with experience in professional practice and hold a professional degree in Architecture from an institution accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) or equivalent. Additionally, they must hold a masters degree either their professional degree or, if their professional degree is a Bachelor of Architecture, a post-professional degree, and have some teaching experience at the university level.
Candidates with a post-professional degree in Architecture or a related field and candidates with experience in curricular development are especially welcome to apply.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications ---------------------------------
The successful candidate must be a licensed architect.
Special Notes to Applicants -------------------------
Qualified applicants must complete the online faculty application at https://jobs.uncc.edu/position/004008. Application requirements include:
Review of applications will commence on December 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Hiring is subject to budget availability.
Job Open Date: 12/09/2025 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled Date Review of Applications will Begin: 12/15/2025 Proposed Hire Date: 08/10/2026 If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date
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SoA Executive Assistant
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| Location | Charlotte, NC |
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