The faculty, staff, and students of the UNLV School of Architecture invite applicants for one full-time, tenure-track/tenured, Associate Professor position beginning fall 2011.

The School of Architecture (SoA) offers professionally accredited degrees in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning, and Interior Architecture. One of the many exciting opportunities at the UNLV SoA is the newly formed relationship with the Brookings Institute to research urban sustainability in arid climates. The SoA is committed to innovative teaching, timely research/creative activity and service to the community. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate design studio as well as related lecture/seminar courses in an area of specialization that will aid in the advancement of the architecture program.

Applicants should possess a Master of Architecture degree or terminal degree in a related discipline, teaching experience and a record of scholarly, creative or professional work. Qualified candidates should evidence significant accomplishments in some combination of academic and practice experience commensurate with the associate professor rank. Professional licensure or the qualifications to pursue, professional registration and LEED certification are desirable. A record of external funding and service to the community is also desirable. Applicants should have a commitment to sustainable design and construction. Qualified candidates may be considered for leadership positions within the School of Architecture.

UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution with more than 28,000 students and more than 900 faculty members. More than 220 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees are offered. Founded in 1957, UNLV is located on 337 acres in dynamic Southern Nevada. The university is ranked in the category of Doctoral/Research Universities-Intensive by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The review of materials will begin September 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Daniel Ortega, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, contact Jen Martens at (702) 895-2894 or hrsearch@unlv.edu.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer Committed to Achieving Excellence Through Diversity.