Full-Time Faculty & Coordinator (History + Theory)

Summary:
The Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) is a dynamic, urban, non-profit institution dedicated to educating architects to engage, speculate, innovate, and to take the lead in reimagining the limits of architecture. SCI-Arc’s pedagogy is focused on preparing students to meet unique challenges in a fluid world, and to excel. Interested candidates for this position should be prepared to advise and lead in this endeavor.

Information and Responsibilities:
SCI-Arc is seeking candidates for Full-Time Faculty & Coordinator (History + Theory) starting in the Fall 2025 academic term. Primary teaching responsibility will be the instruction of graduate and undergraduate students.

The Full-Time Faculty & Coordinator (History + Theory) will teach undergraduate and graduate level history courses in art, architecture, and related theory. The faculty member will guide undergraduate and graduate level students in thesis projects, teaching history/ theory seminars, and curate supplementary workshops related to art/architectural history, talks, and mentoring sessions. The faculty member will also provide leadership service to SCI-Arc as coordinator of history curriculum within the department.

Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Art History. SCI-Arc seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds and approaches who represent diverse points of view and research interests.

Submission Information:
To apply candidates are to:

• Complete an application via https://my.sciarc.edu and attach:
• a Curriculum Vitae
• a letter of interest which states professional and disciplinary research interests as well as areas of teaching expertise
• Provide a website link to portfolio of creative work to hr@sciarc.edu. If website not an option, digital portfolios (no larger than 20 MB) may be submitted.
• If candidate has teaching experience, candidates must include sample syllabi and student work examples as part of their portfolio to hr@sciarc.edu

Faculty Appointments are to begin in the Fall 2025 academic session. Candidates shall apply no later than June 6, 2025. SCI-Arc is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in education and employment. SCI-Arc does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, disability or veteran status in admissions, educational programs, or employment.

Contact / Inquiries:
Please direct all inquiries via email to Liliana Clough, SCI-Arc Human Resources Director: Liliana_clough@sciarc.edu