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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Architecture, Byblos & Beirut

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Title: Adjunct Assistant Professor

Discipline: Architecture

Department: Architecture & Interior Design

Campus: Beirut & Byblos

Duration: Spring 2024

Profile

The Department of Architecture & Interior Design at the School of Architecture & Design invites applications for an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Architecture for Spring 2024 to teach Construction Documents, and Architectural Drawing or Digital Drawing and courses.

ARCH/INAR 201 Architectural Drawings

This course is an introduction to the formal representation of architecture through orthographic projections and auxiliary drawings; proportion, plans, sections, elevations, isometric, axonometric, perspective, and shade & shadows. This course will also introduce students to the various tools and techniques of technical drawing using pencil and ink.

ARCH 351 Digital Drawings

This course specifically addresses architectural applications in digital graphics, for drafting of architectural plans, sections, elevations, 3D representations, and details. The course will familiarize students with techniques of 2D drafting and 3D modeling through manipulation of geometrical and freeform objects leading to the development of a complete project.

ARCH 481 Construction Documents

This course prepares students to efficiently prepare for the execution of their projects through the elaboration of a complete set of working drawings and the preparation of a specifications list and Bill of Quantities.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates should have a minimum of a master’s degree in architecture, building construction, or a related field, in addition to teaching and professional experience. Candidates with a bachelor degree may be considered, provided they have extensive professional and/or teaching experience.

Duration of position

This position will open in Spring 2024 which begins by Mid-January and ends by Mid-May 2024. Adjunct faculty are typically offered a yearly contract, covering both Fall and Spring semesters.

Application Process

Candidates should apply electronically by sending: a letter of intent outlining their design pedagogy, a CV with names of 2 references, and the following:

  1. Teaching portfolio including syllabi of courses, lecture outlines, etc.  [PDF format, max. 12 pages]
  2. Samples of professional work [PDF format, max. 12 pages]

The application should be sent by email to: sard.jobs@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. 

 

Applications deadline:             October 20, 2023

Notifications will be sent by:       October 30, 2023

Note: The Adjunct Faculty position is a part-time position. As such, interested candidates should have a Lebanese work permit to be eligible to apply.

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York.

Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb