Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Humanities in Architecture

About The American University in Cairo:

Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

Job Description:

The Department of Architecture at the School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE), seeks employment for a full-time faculty member position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in the area of Humanities in Architecture starting Fall 2024. The successful candidate is expected to be active and capable of developing research and provide services in his/her field of specialization.

Applicants must have extensive experience in the area of humanities in architectural design and possess exemplary teaching skills. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the exploration of humanities aspects in architectural design within the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) Program at the American University in Cairo. She/he is also expected to establish and pursue a research focus in the area of humanities, environmental psychology and architectural research methods, and to lead an architectural design studio focused on the aspects of humanities to ensure that students acquire appropriate knowledge, understanding and related skills. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to selected history, theory and criticism courses, as well as thesis supervision in the MSc in Architecture degree along with other members of the department. Expertise in the area of interior design is a plus.

The candidate will be appointed by the Department of Architecture, which is rapidly expanding its programs and facilities. The newly introduced MSc in Architecture program is developed to bridge between Architecture and other disciplines with focus on both the liberal arts and advanced technicalities. The departmental facilities include state-of-the-art computing, 3D modeling and printing facilities, a building sciences lab, robotic fabrication lab, and a virtual reality lab.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a Doctoral Degree in Architecture. She/he should have a significant academic experience in the area of humanities as related to architectural design; preferably a candidate with a North American or a similar experience. Of particular interest are candidates who demonstrate experiential/educational design excellence.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents via the online system:

An updated CV that includes a comprehensive list of publications; a letter of interest; a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); a copy of the graduate transcript, copies of most significant publications; and three references with contact information need to be provided.

URL: www.aucegypt.edu/about/jobs/faculty-vacancies