New Jersey Institute of Technology

Title:

University Lecturer in Design Build

Department:

Hillier College of Arch & Design

Reports To:

Dean, Hillier College of Architecture & Design

Position Type:

Faculty

Position Summary: 

The J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design (HCAD) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for two University Lecturer positions. This full-time teaching appointment is within the New Jersey School of Architecture (NJSOA) at HCAD. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to NJIT’s rich tradition of design-build studios in Newark and beyond, and teaching courses on related topics.

Essential Functions: 

The successful candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses, including all levels of architectural design studios, in both our Bachelor and Master of Architecture programs. These coordinated studios use a shared syllabus focused on integrated design and construction. Additionally, the candidate will teach lecture and seminar courses on topics related to the practice of design-build, such as design, representation, construction, materials, fabrication, structure, technology, and sustainability. Candidates are expected to bring their expertise to these topics and demonstrate a commitment to educational excellence in a public university with a diverse student body.

The successful candidate must demonstrate an interest in the production of designed interventions serving the public realm. In addition to addressing NJIT's commitment to fostering an engaged community as outlined in the university’s 2030 strategic plan, NJIT Makes an Innovation Nexus, this role also supports HCAD’s Newark Design Collaborative (NDC), which extends the talents and skills of our faculty and students to the greater Newark area and beyond, addressing societal challenges through civic engagement and collaboration.

Prerequisite Qualifications: 

• We seek candidates with a strong focus on making in its various forms, especially within a university design-build studio environment.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated integration of making and teaching practices.
• A record of teaching excellence is required, supported by practical experience in leading design-build projects in both construction and architectural design.
• Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of all phases of the design process, drawing on their professional experience and expertise in the design-build delivery methods. Experience engaging with stakeholders outside of academia, such as local community groups and non-profit organizations, and city, county, and state agencies, is also essential.
• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

While we welcome all applications, preference will be given to candidates who meet some combination of the following:

• A terminal degree in Architecture (e.g., Bachelor and/or Master of Architecture)
• At least 3 years of professional practice experience in architectural design
• Teaching experience in architectural design studios
• Architecture licensure

Bargaining Unit:

PSA

FLSA:

Exempt

Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

To apply, please access and complete the online application form at [insert link here].

Candidates should submit:

• A cover letter with a statement of interest outlining their vision and qualifications for the position
• A full curriculum vitae (CV)
• A link to a portfolio of previous teaching and project-related experience
• A teaching statement
• Contact information for three references, including name, position, email address, phone number, and your professional relationship with them.