Position #12056
Assistant Professor, Interior Design
The Department of Interior Design invites applications for a full-time
tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing
July 1, 2011 or soon after. Preference will be given to candidates who
hold a Ph.D. in a design discipline or a relevant allied field.
Consideration may be given to those candidates who hold a master*s
degree in interior design or a closely related field and have
demonstrated competence in teaching in interior design and in conducting
research.
Duties for this tenure-track position include a full-time teaching load
of three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per year, graduate
supervision, research in the candidate*s chosen area of expertise, and
service within the university and community.
Preferred Qualifications
* Ph.D. in design discipline or relevant allied field;
* NCIDQ certification or LEED accreditation or other recognized
certification relevant to design practice;
* Membership in relevant professional organizations;
* Demonstrated record of successful teaching;
* Ability to develop and teach innovative curriculum;
* Ability to advise and mentor graduate students;
* Record of publication/creative activity and/or external funding
support;
* Passion for design, including active participation in design
practice or creative scholarship;
* Capacity to teach design foundations;
* Ability to support interdisciplinary initiatives in teaching and
research with other disciplines in the Faculty (architecture, landscape
architecture, city planning, environmental design);
* Proficiency in a range of current modes of digital
communication, including knowledge of at least one 3D modeling software
program;
* Demonstrated expertise in contemporary modes of fabrication and
construction, materials, or sustainable design practices.
Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
The Department of Interior Design is an esteemed North American program
with a long history of excellence. The first Bachelors of Interior
Design and Masters of Interior Design degrees in Canada originated from
the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba. The graduate
program in interior design offers students an intensive opportunity to
study design and apply theory within a prescribed series of studios and
seminars and an in-depth independent practicum project. Interior design
is one of four graduate departments in the Faculty of Architecture
alongside Architecture, City Planning, and Landscape Architecture.
Further information about the Department or the Faculty may be obtained
from http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/architecture/.
The University of Manitoba located in Winnipeg, the largest city in
Manitoba. The city has a rich cultural environment, including symphony,
opera, dance, theatre, and ethnic festivals. The region provides ample
opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons. You can learn more
about Winnipeg at http://www.city.winnipeg.mb.ca.
Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent and including
teaching philosophy and research interests; current curriculum vitae; a
portfolio of scholarship, creative activities and/or practice,
preferably including examples of students* work; and the names of
three references, including name, telephone number and email address.
Please specify position number 12056 in the application. Consideration
of applications will commence on February 28, 2011. The review of
applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please send application materials to:
Dr. Mary Anne Beecher, Search Committee Chair
Faculty of Architecture
University of Manitoba
201 Russell Building
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-7462
Fax: (204) 474-7532
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The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women
and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and
persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled
in accordance with the *Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act* (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitas may be
provided to participating members of the search process.
Suzie Attiwill
Associate Professor, Program Director
RMIT Interior Design
Melbourne, Australia
Chair, Interior Design / Interior Architecture Educators Association
(www.idea-edu.com)
Member, Urban Interior (www.urbaninterior.net)
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