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Visiting Lecturer in Architectural Studies
Visiting Lecturer in Architectural Studies
The Department of History of Art and Architecture (HAA) at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time Visiting Lecturer (VL) in the Appointment Stream in Architectural Studies, starting 1 September 2024. This is an eight-month (2-term) position for two years. The VL will teach courses in building sciences for students in the Architectural Studies Program [such as courses addressing building structures, materials, construction, and building systems]. They will also have opportunities to contribute to teaching in our studio curriculum. You can read about the program on our website, https://www.arch.pitt.edu/. We seek a colleague whose teaching and service will extend our mission by contributing diverse perspectives and experiences to program and departmental initiatives.
The Department of History of Art and Architecture is based in the Frick Fine Arts Building on the University of Pittsburgh's Oakland campus, which occupies the ancestral territory of the Seneca and Delaware Nations and lands culturally important to the Osage, Shawnee, and Wyandot. 18 full-time faculty members work together to serve the needs of our approximately 30 PhD students; post-baccalaureate Hot Metal Bridge diversity fellows; approximately 300 majors and minors in our undergraduate programs in Architectural Studies, the History of Art and Architecture, and Museum Studies; and the hundreds of undergraduate students who enroll in our courses to fulfill General Education requirements. Our faculty includes specialists in the art and architecture of the Americas, East and South Asia, and Europe, across centuries. Our interpretative approaches and lines of inquiry find intersections within our Constellations frameworks. Our interest in the history of exhibitions and museums finds expression in our research, activities related to the Collecting Knowledge Pittsburgh consortium, and our Museum Studies major and minor. The University Art Gallery, Visual Media Workshop, and Fine Arts Library, all of which are housed within the Frick Fine Arts Building, function as situated learning environments for department members.
1. Teach three, 3-credit courses each term - in the fall and spring
2. Among these, the VL will teach at least four, 3-credit courses in building sciences each year.
3. Depending on qualifications and expertise, the candidate will either teach a 6-credit design studio course or 2 3-credit courses in computer applications each year.
4. Meet with students beyond the classroom as may be appropriate to their educational needs
5. Contribute to the HAA / Architectural Studies Program mission through service activities
To apply, visit join.pitt.edu. The requisition number for this position is 24003829.
Applications should include:
Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Mrinalini Rajagopalan, Chair, HAA Department (mrr55@pitt.edu) or Evan Zajdel, Department Administrator, HAA Department (ewz5@pitt.edu).
Applications should include: cover letter addressed to Prof. Mrinalini Rajagopalan, CV, Teaching Portfolio (20 pages maximum), Diversity statement of 1–2 pages, and three (3) professional/academic recommendations.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Full Time
Consumer Services
$47k-95k (estimate)
05/12/2024
07/10/2024
pitt.edu
MANVILLE, RI
15,000 - 50,000
1787
Private
TONY BORGES
$1B - $3B
Consumer Services
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