Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Posted: 18-Mar-25
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: R124696
Visiting Open Rank Professor
Knowlton School
College of Engineering
Position Overview
The Architecture Section of the Knowlton School at The Ohio State University invites applications for four (4) full-time Visiting Assistant Professor positions, beginning autumn 2025. These one-year appointments offer an opportunity for emerging and established scholars, designers, and practitioners to contribute to the schools interdisciplinary intellectual environment, which spans design, history and theory, and building science and technology.
We welcome applicants from diverse areas of expertise within and adjacent to architecture, including but not limited to architectural design, history and theory, building technology, computation, environmental performance, urbanism, and material systems. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching agendas will enhance the breadth and depth of the Knowlton Schools faculty and pedagogy.
Selected candidates will have the opportunity to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, shaping curricula that align with their research interests and disciplinary strengths. Depending on the expertise of the selected candidates, teaching responsibilities may include design studios, history and theory courses, technology seminars, or other areas of interest to the candidate.
We seek colleagues who are intellectually curious, creative, and committed to fostering a dynamic academic culture. Successful candidates will demonstrate a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to engage with students and faculty across disciplines.
All courses are taught in person on the Universitys main campus in Columbus, Ohio.
The Ohio State University will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Performance Objectives
- Presenting course material and guiding students through assignments
- Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment
- Demonstrated commitment to student success.
- Collaboration with fellow instructors
Education and Experience Requirements
- A terminal degree in architecture or a closely related field.
- A clear research or creative practice agenda with disciplinary recognition.
- Teaching experience in either design studios or classroom-based courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- A demonstrated commitment to Ohio States shared values.
- Currently employed as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at another institution.
How to Apply
Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application after you submit it (this includes application materials). Once you start the application you will need to fill it out to completion and upload each of the items listed below.
Please include all and only the following required application materials in the Application Documents section, found in the My Experience step (Step 2 of the application process):
- Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a brief summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
- Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae)/Resume: Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your teaching, researching, and mentoring experience, and service. Please do not include pictures in your CV.
- Attachment 3: Teaching and Mentoring Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.
- Attachment 4: Portfolio: A curated selection of your creative work demonstrating your design expertise and professional or academic achievements. The portfolio should be formatted as a PDF and may include examples of built projects, speculative designs, or other relevant design work.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Curtis Roth at Roth.393@osu.edu.
Department Information
Situated within a major research university with state-of-the-art facilities, the Knowlton School is a site for critical inquiry. A strong design culture and pioneering work with technologyintertwining aesthetic explorations with questions of social and environmental importanceform the core of our educational mission. Our school and the university are vital parts of a growing city and metropolitan area of over two million people.
The College of Engineering
The Community, Access, Retention, and Empowerment (CARE) office offers a variety of student-centric programming designed to increase self-efficacy and foster community and provide resources to support our faculty and staff. All faculty are expected to participate in, support, and/or lead these efforts and to contribute to the department's inclusive climate via their work in one of many ways, including but not limited to; teaching, service, mentoring and advising. For more information about CARE, visit https://engineering.osu.edu/CARE.
Faculty Development: The Ohio State University and the College of Engineering are committed to support and develop faculty as well as the work-life balance of its faculty. These resources include The Engineering Faculty Mentoring Program, the Better Research through Better Mentoring program, and institutional memberships to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity, and the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning. To learn more visit: https://engineering.osu.edu/faculty-development.
Learn more about the College of Engineering, the university and Columbus here.
The University
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The Ohio State University sets the stage for academic achievement and innovation. It's where friendships are forged, tradition is brought to life and a better global community is built. Our mission is as clear today as it was 150 years ago: to illuminate a pathway to education, research and health care that creates vibrant futures. Faculty, staff, and students build the incomparable Buckeye spirit through collaboration, a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our strength comes from our ability to bring out the best in people and learn from Buckeyes of all backgrounds, passions, and talents.
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.