"Part-time Lecturer, Adaptive Reuse of Buildings: Successes and Failures II"

NYU Paris is seeking a part-time lecturer in Architectural History to teach in a Master of Arts program in Historical and Sustainable Architecture.

Teaching takes place in Paris, from January 19th to April 15th; classes meet for approximately 4 hours per week; the instructor will also hold weekly office hours. The course is taught in English.

Adaptive Reuse of Buildings: Successes and Failures II

The overarching goal of this course is to see the ways architects and developers reuse older buildings today for modern purposes. This is the second half of a two-part course, that balances readings against case studies and visits. Two key theoretical issues are explored. The first is the role of memory in the significance of historic buildings. Can public memory withstand radical changes of use? Are some building types more likely to lose their burden of public memories more easily than others? The desired outcome is to develop an understanding of the many challenges of adaptive re-use, through the study of building types and their inherent physical and social characteristics.

The second issue is that of the relationship between the built environment and "heritage," using Paris as a case study. Visits illuminate these issues by practical example. By the end of the course students should have a broad understanding of the place of historic architecture in France today, based on a range of contrasting designs and building types.

Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. in Architectural History or related field.

Classes take place at the NYU Academic Centre in Paris.

All applications must be made online through Interfolio ByCommittee at apply.interfolio.com/176418. If you are new to using Interfolio Faculty Search you may find the following guide useful: Job Applicant's Guide to Interfolio Faculty Search.

Applications must include: (1) a cover letter, (2) C.V., and (3) course outline or synopsis; please be sure to note in particular any relevant teaching experience. Candidates must be eligible to work in France.

Current NYU Paris faculty are encouraged to apply.

About NYU and NYU Paris

Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 11 global academic centers and research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU Paris is one of 11 study away academic centers in NYU's global network. Students at NYU Paris participate in an immersive study away program while earning credits towards their degree. To learn more, please visit NYU Paris.