[Bilimsel Haber] Vacancy: MIT, position in modern architecture and/or urban design in the Islamic world

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MIT, position in modern architecture and/or urban design in the Islamic world (Application review begins: early November 2006)

MIT's Department of Architecture announces an open rank professorship in architectural studies to begin in the fall semester of 2007. The position is supported from a generous gift from the Aga Khan as part of the Aga
Khan Program for Islamic Architecture (AKPIA) at MIT. The successful candidate will be involved primarily in the study of modern architecture and/or urban design in the Islamic world (roughly from the late 18th century to the present), with an interest in design, urban, social, and/or
environmental questions. S/he will demonstrate an ability to engage critical issues, such as the role of tradition, modernity, ecology, and identity politics in architecture or the impact of recent technologies, economic concerns, and/or current debates on architectural theory and
practice in his/her research and teaching. S/he will provide guidance for graduate and undergraduate students studying issues related to the architecture and urbanism of the Islamic world in particular, and the developing world in general. S/he will participate in developing the
academic and research programs supported by the Aga Khan Program and in integrating coursework related to the architecture of the Islamic world into the rest of the curriculum in the department of architecture.

Prospective candidates should have demonstrated accomplishments that qualify them for the above responsibilities, especially familiarity with countries with substantial Islamic populations and their social, cultural,
environmental, and architectural contexts. A professional degree in architecture with extensive experience in an Islamic context and/or a PhD in architecture or related field required; fluency in at least one language of the Islamic world is strongly preferred. Screening will be
conducted on the basis of: letter of interest, CV, sample publications including design work, and three references to be sent directly to the search committee. Applicants should arrange to send their application package to the following address: Chair, The Search Committee, Aga Khan
Professorship, Room 10-390, MIT, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307. For inquiries: email akpiarch at mit.edu, or call 617-253-1400.
MIT is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will begin reviewing applications in early November 2006 and continue until the position is filled.