Architectural Design & Theory Professor — Tenure-Track

The Howard University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

PTO & holidays

Flexible work arrangements

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement paths

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Vibrant company culture

Job summary

Howard University's Department of Architecture in Washington, DC seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague for a full-time, untenured Assistant or tenured Associate Professor position in the Master of Architecture Program, beginning August 1, 2026.

Applicants should have a terminal degree in Architecture or Ph.D./ABD, with expertise in history and theory, urban design, and design thinking, plus ability to teach core courses and studios.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will hold a terminal degree in Architecture and/or a Ph.D./ABD.
• Expertise in history/theory of architecture and/or urban design, design thinking, and technology (structures, systems, computation, AI).
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and studios in core areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate lectures and seminars in history/theory and/or urban design.
• Lead architectural design studios and coordinate with NAAB accreditation efforts.

Skills

History & theory of architecture

Urban design

Design thinking

Technology (AI, computation)

Education

Terminal degree in Architecture or Ph.D./ABD

Job description

Howard University's Department of Architecture in Washington, DC seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague for a full-time, untenured Assistant or tenured Associate Professor position in the Master of Architecture Program, beginning August 1, 2026.

Applicants should have a terminal degree in Architecture or Ph.D./ABD, with expertise in history and theory, urban design, and design thinking, plus ability to teach core courses and studios.