Architecture schools are hiring: Explore 24 academic job opportunities featured on Archinect Jobs

This week’s edition of our curated jobs roundup from the Archinect Job board highlights 15 architecture schools looking to add faculty, academic leaders, facilities staff, and fellows to their institutions.

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Teaching Positions

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks an Assistant or Associate, Architectural Design and an Assistant or Associate Professor, Architecture, Technology/Tectonic Culture in Providence, RI

Assistant or Associate, Architectural Design details: “The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Architecture department invites applicants for a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, to commence fall 2025. Rank will be dependent on professional status and teaching experience.”

Assistant or Associate Professor, Architecture, Technology/Tectonic Culture details: “The department seeks qualified individuals for a full-time critical review position (RISD’s version of tenure) to offer undergraduate and graduate-level instruction in the area of building, architectural tectonics, and fabrication.”

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne seeks applicants for a Faculty Position in History of Architecture and a Faculty Position in the field of Sustainable Built Environment Systems in Lausanne, Switzerland

Faculty Position in History of Architecture details: “We especially look for a candidate with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching both introductory courses to bachelor students and advanced courses for master students. Moreover, the successful candidate is expected to supervise doctoral theses and lead a research laboratory. Preference will be given to an historian who can participate in teaching and research activities in collaboration with the diverse ENAC disciplines.”

Faculty Position in the field of Sustainable Built Environment Systems details: “The candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and contribute to EPFL’s education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in sustainable design strategies and emerging building practices, in life-cycle sustainability assessment of buildings, and in multi-dimensional analysis of built environment systems.”

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa seeks an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Architecture – Comprehensive Design and an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Architecture – Design & Construction in Honolulu, HI

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Architecture – Comprehensive Design details: “This full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor includes responsibilities for teaching, research, creative work, thesis advising and service. The School of Architecture seeks candidates who can help advance and strengthen the curriculum and focus of the BEnvD, MLA, MArch, and DArch programs. Within the required specialization in architecture, desired expertise includes but is not limited to design research, professional and critical practice of architecture.”

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Architecture – Design & Construction details: “The school seeks candidates who can demonstrate a high degree of practical and technical expertise with an emphasis on building materials, construction processes, building systems integration, the application of building codes, and management or administration of construction projects. A research focus on architectural technology or applied research in alternative construction sciences or ecological design relevant to the Pacific Islands context is desirable.”

Carnegie Mellon University seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor in Architectural Design in Pittsburgh, PA
“This position aligns with the core missions of the school’s NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Master of Architecture (M.Arch) programs – to train architects in the creative and professional practice of architecture leading to licensure. We are seeking candidates with interest and experience in comprehensive building design who can promote and expand innovative professional design practices.”

South Dakota State University seeks an Assistant Professor Architecture and an Instructor of Architecture in Brookings, SD

Assistant Professor Architecture details: “The South Dakota State University School of Design invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architecture to begin no later than August, 2025. This is a full time, nine-month, benefit eligible appointment and the position reports to the Director of the School of Design. The position is typically 60% teaching, 30% research, scholarship and creative activity and 10% service.”

Instructor of Architecture details: “The South Dakota State University School of Design invites applications for two (2) Instructor of Architecture to begin no later than August 2025. This is a full-time, nine-month, benefit eligible appointment and the position reports to the Director of the School of Design. South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.”

The University of New Mexico seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Architecture in Albuquerque, NM
“The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of excellence in research, scholarship, and/or creative work including research-based architectural practice. Areas of expertise may include representation, visualization, design and design processes, fabrication and investigation of new technologies, or scholarship of teaching and learning.”

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) seeks an Assistant Professor of Architecture and an Assistant Teaching Professor of Architecture in State College, PA

Assistant Professor of Architecture details: “The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in architectural practice, a passion for teaching fundamental architectural principles, a commitment to advancing core architectural design pedagogy, and a willingness to work across disciplines. A professional license to practice architecture and a PhD are preferred, and the candidate should possess a creative and curious mindset.”

Assistant Teaching Professor of Architecture details: “The candidate for the Assistant Teaching Professor position in Architecture will be expected to fulfill a teaching load of 3/3 (3 courses in Fall and 3 courses in Spring semesters), or an equivalent combination of teaching, service, and other activities as determined to be in the best interest of the department. This position does not come with a specific research charge; however, there will be ample opportunities for engagement in research and creative activities within the school.”

University of Arkansas seeks an Assistant Professor of Interior Architecture and Design in Fayetteville, AR
“Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, pursuing peer-reviewed scholarly and creative inquiry, and providing service to the department, school, university, and community are foundational expectations. The standard tenure-track faculty workload is 65% teaching, 25% research, scholarship or creative activity and 10% service. The typical tenure-track faculty teaching assignment is two courses per semester, one studio and one lecture/seminar or two studios, per semester.”

Clemson University seeks an Assistant Professor of Architecture and applicants for the Thompson E. Penney and Gretchen M. Penney Distinguished Professorship in Architecture in Evidence-Based Design in Clemson, SC

Assistant Professor of Architecture details: “The successful candidate will teach at different levels across the curriculum in undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD programs. The teaching load consists of a core or advanced design studio along with a core lecture course or seminar in architectural history and theory each Fall and Spring semester. All faculty are expected to support the operations of the program, school, college, and/or university through service on committees or other leadership roles.”

Thompson E. Penney and Gretchen M. Penney Distinguished Professorship in Architecture in Evidence-Based Design details: “While the primary role of the endowed professorship in EBD will be to conduct research at the highest level, the successful candidate will also be expected to advise PhD students in the SoA’s PhD program and integrate their research agenda within the School to enrich graduate and undergraduate education. The vision for this endowed professorship is that their work will directly impact the practice of architecture and enhance the value of design and professional practice knowledge beyond the academy.”

Academic Leadership Positions

Pratt Institute seeks a Chairperson of Graduate Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design in New York, NY
“The GA/LA/UD Chairperson will report directly to the Dean of the School of Architecture and is expected to provide academic and administrative leadership of the program. The Chairperson will also be expected to manage a diverse group of faculty and students and develop a curriculum for departments dedicated to the principles of sustainability, equity, and public participation.”

The Ohio State University seeks a Director and Professor – Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture in Columbus, OH
“The Director is responsible for cultivating a cohesive and collaborative climate and culture across the school’s three sections: architecture, landscape architecture, and city and regional planning. The Section Heads all report to the Director. The Director also represents the school at the college and university levels, leads all aspects of school administration, and fosters an environment where faculty, staff, and students can thrive.”

University at Buffalo seeks a Chair of the Department of Architecture in Buffalo, NY
“The successful candidate will be cognizant of contemporary disciplinary objectives and embrace collaboration in an environment of shared governance, along with innovative leadership and efficient administration of educational, research, and service activities. The appointment will be at the level of associate or full professor with tenure and include the associated teaching, research, and service responsibilities of that rank.”

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) seeks a Director/Chief Executive Officer in Los Angeles, CA
“The next director will bring ambition and creativity to the project of leading SCI-Arc in its next chapter. They will possess a deep love for architectural thinking coupled with a commitment to pluralism of ideas and practices. Ideally experienced as both an educator and creative practitioner, this person will also have the financial acumen to ensure a sustainable future for SCI-Arc that is built on educational excellence, innovation, and financial stability.”

Clemson University seeks an Endowed Director of the Wood Utilization and Design Institute in Clemson, SC
“Clemson University invites applications for the position of Patricia “Pat” Layton Endowed Directorship of the Wood Utilization Design Institute (WU D). The position is a 12-month faculty (or faculty equivalent) appointment with responsibilities in external relations and industry partnerships, facilitation of collaborative grantsmanship and research, public policy and government affairs, building collaborations within and outside of Clemson University, and WU D administration.”

School Staff/Facilities Positions

University of Southern California (USC) seeks an Art Director and a Senior Events Coordinator in Los Angeles, CA

Art Director details: “The USC School of Architecture is seeking an experienced and creative Art Director to lead the design of all materials and visual media produced for the school. The Art Director will work with faculty and school departments to advise, create, and execute design standards and solutions to visual media objectives, create unique design and branding for events and initiatives that set the school apart with a clear, consistent, and compelling visual identity.”

Senior Events Coordinator details: “The Senior Events Coordinator works across nearly every department of the School, managing events and programming for the dean’s office, advancement/alumni relations, student services, faculty, and spearheading School participation in University-wide events. Experience with large-scale, multi-stakeholder events planning, project management, and proven ability to effectively manage and develop complex event and program budgets is required. They must have proven knowledge of project management and database software, email marketing platforms, and managing social media for a company or brand.”

Fellowships

The Ohio State University seeks applicants for the LeFevre Fellowship in Columbus, OH
“The expanded fellowship period gives an emerging architect the unique opportunity to develop both a research project and public programming. Aimed at probing the discipline’s boundaries, the fellowship provides multiple forms of support: material resources, fabrication and exhibition spaces, focused teaching assignments, and a friendly group of colleagues who encourage serious experimentation.”

University of Michigan seeks applicants for the Fellowships at Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning in Ann Arbor, MI
“These fellowships, among the oldest and most recognized of their kind, are designed for early-career scholars and practitioners looking to deepen their work in a dynamic academic setting. They offer teaching opportunities, resources for project development, and collaboration with a vibrant community of researchers. Fellows will spend two years in residence, typically teaching three classes in their first year and four in their second, while also pursuing their own significant interdisciplinary research projects.”

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