Art and Design Adjunct - Architecture Job at NCCU Public Administration in Durha

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Pre-Employment Requirements

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
• North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Portfolio Requirements

• 20 samples of the candidate’s creative work
• 20 samples of work done by the candidate’s students

Samples can be submitted as a multimedia file, digital slides, or web links.

Position Information

Working Title: Art and Design Adjunct – Architecture
Position Number: FA9976
Appointment Type: By semester: Fall/Spring FTE .5 = 20 hours/week, 12 months

Position Overview

Be an Eagle – Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

Primary Purpose of Position

The NCCU Department of Art and Design has an immediate need for adjunct faculty in the field of Architecture. The ideal candidates will have a Master’s of Architecture (M.Arch) degree, professional experience, as well as a passion for teaching. These adjunct professors will prepare students for careers in the field through in-person lecture or studio-based learning, critiques, and exposure to traditional and cutting‑edge creative approaches.

Class Responsibilities

ARTA 3625 – Design Essentials and Form in Architecture (3 credits)

A studio-based course exploring the relationship between concept and form. Topics include composition, architectural precedent, sketching, and digital modeling techniques.

ARTA 4735 – Architecture Design Studio Capstone (3 credits)

A culminating studio focused on innovative architectural design practices, including urban design, computational design, architectural technology, ecology, culture, and representation.

Opportunities to teach may be available in future semesters. Course options, availability and schedules can vary each semester.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Professional experience and/or teaching experience preferred
• Strong digital modeling, design, and communication skills
• Ability to mentor emerging designers and support student success

Strong letters of reference will validate the candidate’s teaching excellence and ability to inspire students.

Minimum Education / Experience

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in the field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Other Document
• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• Multimedia File
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation