22 January 2008

MEMORANDUM

TO: Graduate Students

FROM: Christine Theodoropoulos, Professor and Department Head

RE: GTF Applications for 2007-8 -- Priority Deadline: Friday 22 February 2008

We are accepting applications for Graduate Teaching Fellowships in the Department on or before Friday 22 February 2008. Mike Clark will be accepting and processing the applications. We may need GTF support in the curricular areas listed below. Budget constraints may make it impossible to fill all the positions listed. Please keep in mind that I will ask faculty seeking GTF support to recommend to me applicants with whom they would like to work. Successful applicants generally have impressed the faculty members in question with their knowledge, skills and work-ethic. Where possible, applicants should make themselves known to these faculty members.

WORKLOAD NOTE. A typical appointment (.20 FTE) requires up to 88 hours per term or up to 264 hours per academic year for a three-term appointment. Fall appointments begin 16 September; Winter appointments begin 16 December; and Spring appointments begin 16 March. The GTF must begin working with faculty member(s) on these beginning dates. Do not assume that showing up for work on the first day of class is acceptable.

GRADUATE TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS

Available online: http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~mclark/gtfappfull.html

Architecture Program

ARCH 201, INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE - Fall Term

Students needed to assist with a large lecture format introductory course. Duties include working with students and grading projects. Four .20 FTE positions possible in Fall Term. Expected Instructor: James Givens.

ARCH 202, DESIGN SKILLS -- Winter Term

Work with design instructors in the Skills and Content courses taught in concert with Arch 181 studios. Must be qualified to design and conduct laboratory sessions emphasizing design process, media and especially hand drawing skills. Good communication skills a must. Students applying for this position must be well-versed in basic drawing techniques such as using line weight and constructing axonometrics and perspectives. Three or four positions in Winter Term. GTF Application Reviewer: Nancy Cheng.

ARCH 222, INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCH -- Spring Term

Students needed to assist with the Introduction to Computer course. Duties include demo preparation, leading tutorial sections and help sessions, grading projects and keeping records. A knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Autodessys FormZ and Web authoring on Macintosh or Windows required. Four .20 FTE positions for Spring Term. Expected Instructor: Lars Bleher.

ARCH 4/517, CONTEXT OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION - Winter Term

Primary responsibility for consulting on student projects and grading. Experience in architectural practice required. NOTE: Option I and Option II applicants in Arch SHOULD apply for this position IF they have significant professional experience. Four .20 FTE position in Winter Term in Eugene. We want to actively recruit applications from LA, IARC and ARCH graduate students. Expected Instructor: Roxie Thoren.

ARCH 4/530, ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT -- Spring Term

Students needed to assist with this required course in the area of Place Response. Students should have interest/background in architectural history, design theory, and social issues in design. Four .20 FTE positions possible in Spring Term. Expected Instructors: Howard Davis and Brook Muller.

ARCH 4/540, HUMAN CONTEXT OF DESIGN - Winter Term

Students needed to assist with this required course in the area of Human Activity Support. Students should have interest/background or previous coursework in social and behavioral aspects of design. Four .20 FTE positions possible in Winter Term. Expected Instructors: Mark Gillem.

ARCH 4/550, SPATIAL COMPOSITION -- Fall Term

Students needed to assist with this required course in the area of Spatial Ordering. Students should have interest/background in architectural history, design theory, and spatial ordering in design. Four .20 FTE positions possible in Fall Term. GTF Application Expected Instructors: Kevin Nute.

ARCH 4/561; 4/562: STRUCTURES I and II – Fall and Winter Terms

Structures sequence covering (I) statics, strength of materials, and (II) structural analysis and wood design. Lab and discussion section responsibilities, occasional lectures, and course administration. Structural engineering or professional practice background preferable. Four .33 FTE positions each term. Arch 4/561, Fall Term; and Arch 4/562, Winter Term. Expected Instructors: Stephen Duff,.Corey Griffin, Christine Theodoropoulos.

ARCH 4/570, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - Fall Term

Students needed to help with teaching this introductory course in the technology area. Students will have to assist in organizing the classes, direct lab sessions, and possibly give an occasional lecture. Knowledge of light frame construction and elementary principles of structures is required. Must be interested in working directly with students at the intermediate level (second-year undergrads and first-year grads). Four .33 FTE positions in Fall Term, Expected Instructors: Rob Thallon, John Rowell.

ARCH 4/571, BUILDING ENCLOSURE -- Fall Term – Eugene Campus

Assistants in large class to help teach construction course(s), conduct detailing laboratories and grade projects. Previous academic, professional or practical experience in detailing wood structures, large-scale glazing systems, metal cladding and masonry is necessary. NOTE: Option I and Option II applicants in Arch SHOULD apply for this position IF they have significant professional experience. Four .33 FTE positions in Eugene, Fall Term. Expected Instructor: Don Corner/John Rowell.

ARCH 4/571, BUILDING ENCLOSURE -- Winter Term – Portland Campus

Assistant to help teach construction course(s), conduct detailing laboratories and grade projects. Previous academic, professional or practical experience in detailing wood structures, large-scale glazing systems, metal cladding and masonry is necessary. One .20 FTE positions in Portland, Winter Term. GTF Application Reviewer: Hajo Neis.

ARCH 4/591; 4/592: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS - Winter and Spring Terms

Students needed to assist in large class to teach lab sections of Environmental Control Systems. Previous experience in this area is necessary. Duties will include grading projects and assignments, elaborating upon principles/concepts during section, assisting instructor with course materials, coordination of class activities. Good communication skills and enthusiasm required. Four .33 FTE positions each term. Offered Winter/Spring terms. Expected Instructors: Arch 4/591, Alison Kwok, Winter Term; Arch 4/592, Ihab Elzeyadi, Spring Term.

ARCH 610, INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCH -- Fall Term

Students needed to assist with introductory computer graphics course for graduate students. Duties include preparing demos, leading tutorial sections and help sessions, grading projects and keeping records. A knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, @Last Sketchup and Web authoring required. Strong designers, Mac and Windows fluency preferred. Two .20 FTE positions for Fall Term. Expected Instructor: Nancy Cheng.

ADVANCED ARCHITECTURE TECHNOLOGY COURSES.

Assistant(s) needed to help develop new 4-credit courses in the technology areas (structure, construction, ecs). Previous academic, professional and/or practical experience in the specific technology area being supported a must. One or two positions @ .20 FTE each. Terms not yet determined. There will be a separate call for applications by faculty teaching these new classes.

LOWER-DIVISION ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIOS

ARCH 283/284, Arch Studio I & II -- Winter and Spring Terms

ARCH 383/384, Arch Studio III & IV -- Fall and Spring Terms

Advanced Graduate students needed to teach up to 4 sections of introductory and intermediate design studio courses -- ARCH 283/284 and ARCH 383/384. Responsible for all teaching in one studio section, each section having an estimated enrollment of 16 students. This is not an 'assistant' position -- but a 'teaching' position. Teaching and professional design experience beneficial. We are looking for advanced graduate students who are interested in teaching careers. Duties include studio instruction; supervision of field trips; organization of mid-term and final review of studio work; grading and evaluation of first- and second-year undergraduates. Note: these position will be filled on an 'as-needed' basis. Fall Term: Arch 383; Winter Term: Arch 283; Spring Term: Arch 284 and Arch 384. Each appointment at .34 FTE. (Students intending to enroll in design studio during Fall and/or Spring Terms will not be able to teach Arch 383/384 because of time conflict.) GTF Application Reviewer: Christine Theodoropoulos.

Portland Program Teaching Support: .20 FTE GTF Fall, Winter and Spring.

These GTFs will provide teaching assistance in Portland for large classes and for adjuncts. GTFs may be asked to participate in more than one course per term. (See Arch 4/571 above.) GTF Application Reviewer: Hajo Neis.

Interior Architecture Program

IARC 204, SURVEY OF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE -- Fall Term

Assist with large lecture format introductory course. Duties include working with students, grading projects and assisting instructor in various tasks. Two .20 FTE positions Fall Term. GTF Application Reviewer: Mary Anne Beecher.

ARH 4/574, HISTORY OF INTERIOR ARCH – Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Assist professor with large lecture course. Duties include grading writing assignments and exams, developing a digital library of images, and assisting instructor with various related tasks. Interest in art and architectural history and completion of these courses or their equivalent is required. One .20 FTE position each term. Expected Instructor: Mary Anne Beecher.

IARC 4/573, WORKING DRAWINGS -- Spring Term

One .20 FTE positions to assist instructor in Working Drawings course. Applicant should either have taken the course or have a substantial background in construction drawings (content and format). Will help with grading, computer tutoring, and broadening students' understanding of construction processes. An ideal applicant will have a strong working knowledge of both Autocad and Vectorworks. One .20 FTE position during Spring Term. GTF Application Reviewer: Alison Snyder.

GRADUATE ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOWSHIPS

Materials Resource Center Administrative Assistant -- Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Organize, interview, "hire" and supervise student volunteers to work in the Materials Resource Center. Help promote materials research in the Department. Make materials information available to students, faculty and the public. Work with and report to MRC Board in helping to establish policy. Take lead in generating MRC fund-raising. Applicants should be computer-literate, have a demonstrated interest in materials issues; some professional experience with these issues is desirable (such as office experience that included use of a materials room or library). One .20 FTE position for each term of the academic year. GTF Application Reviewer: Alison Snyder.

Eugene Model Shop Administrator - Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Supervision and training of students as to the safe and proper use of tools; development and/or maintenance of a safety and procedural manual for use in the department; oversight of purchase and maintenance of shop equipment. GTF will work closely with the Model Shop faculty advisor and also with the AAA Building Manager. Must be very familiar with shop equipment. One minimum .20 FTE position for each term of the year. Expected Supervisor: Stephen Duff.

Portland Model Shop Administrator - Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Supervision and training of students as to the safe and proper use of tools; maintenance of a safety and procedural manual for use in the department; oversight of purchase and maintenance of shop equipment. GTF will work closely with the Portland program students and faculty and also with the AAA Building Manager. Must be very familiar with shop equipment. One minimum .20 FTE position for each term of the year. Expected Supervisor: Portland Program Director, Hajo Neis.

Furniture Shop Administrator - Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Supervision and training of students as to the safe and proper use of tools; assist furniture design faculty; oversight of purchase and maintenance of shop equipment. Must be very familiar with shop equipment. One minimum .33 FTE position for each term of the academic year. Expected Supervisor: Furniture Studio Instructor, Esther Hagenlocher

Eugene Program Administrative Support -- Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Provides general administrative support for students, staff and faculty members in Eugene. Good verbal and graphic communication skills are required. Works closely with Department staff. One .20 FTE position possible for each term during the academic year. Expected Supervisor: Christine Theodoropoulos

Portland Program Administrative Support -- Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Provides general administrative support for students, staff and faculty members in Portland. Good verbal and graphic communication skills are required. Works closely with Department staff in Portland and Eugene. One .20 FTE position possible for each term during the academic year. Expected Supervisor: Portland Program Director, Najo Neis.

Baker Light/Lighting Administration -- Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Assistant to work under the supervision of the Chair of the Baker Committee. Develop Baker agenda and activities, develop the Baker Lighting Center resources, coordinate and facilitate events, coordinate Baker Tool Lending Library, offer technical assistance with Baker lighting resources. One .20 FTE position possible for each term during the year. Expected Supervisor: Virginia Cartwright.

GRADUATE RESEARCH/ADMISSION FELLOWSHIPS

NOTE: Research positions depend upon external funding and may or may not be filled as quoted below.

Baker Light and Lighting Research Fellowship -- Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Two .20 FTE position each term for a qualified individual who wishes to pursue studies of light and lighting in a field of research under a supervising faculty member. Expected Supervisor: Virginia Cartwright.

Center For Housing Innovation Research Fellowship -- Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

One or two .20 FTE positions each term to support qualified individuals who wish to assist in research being conducted by members of the Center For Housing Innovation. Requires knowledge of and interest in one or more of the areas of community design, housing, and building production, with an emphasis on related environmental and energy systems. The majority of appointments will support ongoing work in the Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory (G.Z. Brown, supervisor) and building performance case studies in sustainable design (A. Kwok, supervisor)

Positions in building case studies will assist faculty with research, field measurements, designing research strategies for building investigations, and linking studies to practice. Knowledge of data monitoring equipment and techniques, databases, interest in developing design tools in passive cooling and conducting building performance studies, and skill with a diverse palette of related digital media including computer-aided design, illustration and publication software are desired.

Energy Studies in Building Laboratory Research Fellowship -- Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Two-four positions each term at .20 to .49 FTE to support qualified individuals who wish to assist in energy research being conducted by Department faculty. Knowledge of energy systems, computers and experience in lab-based research desirable. Dependent upon continued funding. Expected Supervisor: G.Z. Brown.

Architecture Program Research Support – Terms to be announced later

Three or more .20 FTE positions possible. GTFs will work with architecture faculty members on research and will be filled on an as-available basis with candidates whose interests and experience can contribute to research efforts currently underway in the department. Faculty apply for research support during the Fall Term will announce application processes for either Winter or Spring Terms. Interested students can apply for this now; but a second, specified series of submissions might be required.

Capital Construction Management Program Assistant -- Fall, Winter and Spring Terms

Administrative support to the capital construction management program. Depending on qualifications of the successful applicant, could include the development of information for future projects, including design, estimating, product research, etc.; assistance with database monitoring and development in association with systems records; and/or special assignments (information gathering and analysis, special reports and other administrative duties One .20 -.49 FTE position for each term of the academic year. Supervisor: Darin Dehle, UO Facilities Services. This position is dependent upon successful sponsorship through Graduate School Strategic Alliance program.

GTF PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND WORKLOAD.

Tuition Waiver:

During the 2006-2007 academic year, the tuition waiver is valued at $3,186.00 per term for residents and $4,698.00 per term for non-residents. GTFs are assessed non-instructional fees set by the Oregon University System at $499.00 per term for 2006-2007, of which the university pays $293.00; the student is responsible for the balance of $206.00 as stipulated in the collective bargaining agreement. In addition to the non-instructional fees outlined above, new graduate students will be charged a one-time $150 matriculation fee during their first term of enrollment. Specific major and school fees may also apply. Tuition and fees are subject to change without additional notice.

Graduate Teaching Fellows are also eligible to receive health insurance benefits for the individual GTF and at a subsidized rate for family members. During the 2006-2007 academic year, the value of the health insurance benefit for a single GTF is approximately $662 per term and ranges up to $1482 per term for a GTF with a family. Health insurance benefits are subject to change, pending negotiations between the University and the GTFF.

All positions in this packet subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Oregon and the GTFF. The CBA is available online at the following URL: http://hr.uoregon.edu/er/gtff2008.html

GTFs must maintain and successfully complete a minimum of 9 graduate-level credits the term(s) of their appointments.

Tuition Stipend:

A.20 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) GTF appointment is equivalent to 20% of a Full Time Salary on a per/term basis and 6.67% of an annual full time salary (.20/3 terms). The annual base rate for a full time GTF in a master's degree program is $20,556. Hence, 6.67% of $20,556 is about $1370, which is the stipend most GTFs are paid per term of appointment. The higher the FTE, the higher the stipend and the more extensive the workload.

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WORKLOAD. A typical appointment (.20 FTE) requires up to 88 hours per term or up to 264 hours per academic year for a three-term appointment. Fall appointments begin 16 September; Winter appointments begin 16 December; and Spring appointments begin 16 March. The GTF must begin working with faculty member(s) on these beginning dates. Do not assume that showing up for work on the first day of class is acceptable.

A .33 FTE requires up to 145 hours per term or up to 438 hours per academic year for a three-term appointment.

NOTE: GTF pay at a standard appointment of .20 FTE calculates at $75/hour for nonresidents and $57/hour for residents. This makes GTFs the best paid members of the university community.

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The Department may or may not fill each of the positions in this announcement. Current planning has identified the general needs relating to these GTF positions but has not determined the exact extent of budgeting. Priorities for filling positions will be established by the Department Head. Also, terms of appointment for special courses are subject to change based upon needs of the teaching schedule. The Department reserves the right to consider adjunct GTF applicants, those who miss the initial application period but submit late applications. The Department also reserves the right to advertise for additional GTF needs.

CRITERIA FOR RE-APPOINTMENT. Re-appointment to GTF positions is not automatic. GTFs appointed in one year may or may not be re-appointed, pending budget and curricular areas needing GTF support. In order to be considered for re-appointment, GTFs must be making satisfactory progress toward a degree (minimum of 9 passing credit hours per term, for the academic year). Three-term appointments are rare. The Department tries to offer some support to as many qualified students as is possible in a given year.

SUMMER SANDWICH. A Summer Sandwich tuition waiver is available to students who will not be hired as GTFs during the summer if they meet either of the following criteria: (1) held a GTF appointment at least two terms during the current academic year and will be appointed as a GTF for the following Fall Term; or (2) held a Spring Term GTF appointment during the current academic year and will be appointed as a GTF for all three terms during the following academic year. See Mike Clark if you qualify for this and want to go to school in the summer. The Summer Sandwich applies only to tuition at the regular University of Oregon Summer School sessions -- and not to special programs, such as those in Rome or Japan.

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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

School of Architecture & Allied Arts priority deadline: 22 February 2008

University of Oregon

DEPARTMENTAL APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

The following information is required by the Architecture Department to consider awarding you a Graduate Fellowship position. All applicants should include, with their written statement, a current professional resume showing educational and professional experience.

1. NAME: ___________________________________________ Student Number: ___________________

2. PRESENT ADDRESS:___________________________________ Phone: _______________

CITY/STATE/ZIP____________________________ email:___________________________________

3. GRADUATE OPTION: (I, II, OR III) _________ (ARCH or IARC) __________

-Option I, is your thesis proposal approved? ______ Thesis Title: _________________________________

-If Option II or III, please list current standing (see departmental degree check for help):

Number of Design Studios currently completed______. Total Subject Credits (approx) _______

-First Degree: field, date, place _______________________________________________________

-Second Degree: field, date, place _______________________________________________________

ACADEMIC SKILLS. Please list major fields of specialization/research (Architecture and others):

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Academic Awards/Grants.

Publications/writings.___________________________________________________________________________

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Computer software. Please list computer software programs with which you feel yourself knowledgeable. State how this knowledge might support your application for GTF.

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4. GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION.

For which position(s) are you applying? (List by Course Number or Title of Administrative/Research Position.) Prioritize by positions in which you have the most interest.

1. ______________________________ 2. ______________________________ 3. ______________________________

4. ______________________________ 5. ______________________________ 6. ______________________________

7. ______________________________ 8. ______________________________ 9. ______________________________

5. WRITTEN STATEMENT. (Please attach written statement.) Respond to the following issues: GTF APPLICATION: (1) in terms of teaching potential, what do you consider to be your strongest areas; (2) why do you want to teach? ADMINISTRATIVE/RESEARCH APPLICATION: (1) describe past experiences that qualify you for the position(s); (2) why are you interested in the specific research position? (NOTE: References should be able to speak to the applicant's qualifications for the specific academic/administrative/research position(s).)

6. REFERENCES. List the names of three faculty members whom the department can contact as a reference. Note: faculty letters of recommendation are not required.* *References for newly-admitted applicants will be taken from admissions file unless the department is otherwise instructed.

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