Assistant Teaching Professor of Urban Planning
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
ID: 7287902 (Ref.No. BSU45471)
Posted: 1 month ago
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
As assistant teaching professor, teaching in the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning's first-year studio classes would be your primary duty. These classes meet in person MWF from 8:30 to 12:20. The CAP common first year program is a shared framework of in-person studio (CAP 101 and CAP102) and a graphics course (CAP 161) that are shared by faculty members from Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Architecture. The program is shepherded by a coordinator who mentors and guides all instructors through the shared curriculum, instructional modes, and learning objectives. Over the years, faculty team members have assembled an archive of projects, resources, videos, readings, rubrics, and other resources to supplement and facilitate the studio instruction. Student learners are challenged to gain awareness and knowledge in a menu of skills and subjects across the environmental design disciplines; including design fundamentals, 2d & 3d composition, design thinking, spatial and formal ordering & organizing systems, sketching, diagramming, drawing conventions, site graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign, color theory, collage, model making & craft, human circulation patterns, natural systems, and urban systems. Because of the nature of these courses, remote work is not possible in this position.
Additionally, the assistant teaching professor will teach other classes in urban planning.
Additionally, the assistant teaching professor will teach other classes in urban planning.
Ball State University is currently accepting applications for Assistant Teaching Professor of Urban Design.
Job Function:
As assistant teaching professor, teaching in the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning's first-year studio classes would be your primary duty. These classes meet in person MWF from 8:30 to 12:20. The CAP common first year program is a shared framework of in-person studio (CAP 101 and CAP102) and a graphics course (CAP 161) that are shared by faculty members from Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Architecture. The program is shepherded by a coordinator who mentors and guides all instructors through the shared curriculum, instructional modes, and learning objectives. Over the years, faculty team members have assembled an archive of projects, resources, videos, readings, rubrics, and other resources to supplement and facilitate the studio instruction. Student learners are challenged to gain awareness and knowledge in a menu of skills and subjects across the environmental design disciplines; including design fundamentals, 2d & 3d composition, design thinking, spatial and formal ordering & organizing systems, sketching, diagramming, drawing conventions, site graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign, color theory, collage, model making & craft, human circulation patterns, natural systems, and urban systems. Because of the nature of these courses, remote work is not possible in this position.
Additionally, the assistant teaching professor will teach other classes in urban planning.
Additionally, the assistant teaching professor will teach other classes in urban planning.
Minimum Experience:
Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or related field by an accredited college or university by date of appointment.
Preferred Experience:
Experience teaching in a studio environment.
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