Fellow

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Position Number: 2223122

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)

Job Summary

Fellows are required to conduct design research and to participate in the SARUP community through the teaching of studios and seminars. Each two-year fellowship includes teaching responsibilities that focus on the core studio curriculum at the undergraduate or graduate levels, and equally important, an elective studio and seminar driven by the fellow’s research agenda. At the culmination of the fellowship, fellows are expected to complete a final project that can be disseminated at a national level. Fellowship recipients will be expected to deliver a lecture about their fellowship research in the SARUP Lecture Series, disseminate research through peer-reviewed journals, conferences and other written media, and exhibit related work in SARUP’s gallery.

The Department of Architecture is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential and research breadth, including those from diverse racial, ethnic, gender, historically underrepresented, differently abled, and disadvantaged backgrounds to contribute positively to its diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters in Architecture or related field or Doctorate of Design.

Preferred Qualifications

Highly qualified applicants for this position will also provide evidence of the following:

• Exemplary design and/or research potential, as may be demonstrated by built work, design exhibitions, and/or published articles in academic journals.
• Demonstrated evidence of potential to teach design studio and related courses.
• A clearly articulated project as it relates to the call to be conducted during the fellowship year.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a cover letter that includes a proposal of their fellowship project, curriculum vitae, two-three professional references, and portfolio (upload as “Other Document 1”). The cover letter should include a statement describing the candidate’s teaching aspirations and the anticipated outcome for the fellowship.

Applications and all materials must be submitted by January 14, 2024 to ensure consideration. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

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CBC and Reference Check Policy

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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