Assistant/Associate Professor - Architecture: Structures & Design

University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL); Nebraska; Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a faculty position in the Architecture Program. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate core courses in structures and graduate seminars related to design, while leading architecture design studios that reinforce structural principles and encourage innovative practice.

An option exists to offer a Design Research studio within the Master of Architecture program, exploring their research agenda.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Professional degree in architecture (B.Arch or foreign equivalent) and a graduate degree.
• Or: Terminal professional degree in architecture (M.Arch or foreign equivalent).
• Or: Ph.D. in architecture or field related to design and the built environment with an undergraduate or graduate studio-based architecture design education.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate core courses in structures and graduate seminars on related topics.
• Lead architecture design studios that reinforce structural principles and develop innovations.
• Option to teach a Design Research studio exploring the candidate's research agenda (including but not limited to structural design, historical/cultural significance, construction automation, and computational design).

Formation

Professional degree in architecture (B.Arch or foreign equivalent) and a graduate degree

Terminal professional degree in architecture (M.Arch or foreign equivalent)

Ph.D. in architecture or related field

Description du poste

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Working Title

Department

Department College of Architecture-0896

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F_260125

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 11/05/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 01/18/2027

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

We seek highly motivated candidates with a demonstrated record of integrating structural design with computational methods supported by a design research agenda. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate core courses in structures and graduate seminars on related topics, alongside architecture design studios that reinforce structural principles and develop structural innovations within our design studios. They will have the option to teach a Design Research studio in the Master of Architecture program that explores their research agenda, including but not limited to, structural design, historical/cultural significance, construction automation, and computational design.

The Architecture Program pursues an innovative design research curriculum in which faculty interests, evolving pedagogies, and engagement combine in a creative environment that balances experimentation and innovation with professional and environmental responsibility. The College of Architecture promotes cross-disciplinary collaboration while maintaining a commitment to academic accreditation, student performance, and service to the future of its constituent professions in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Community & Regional Planning, and various minors. Our NAAB accredited Architecture Program consists of a Bachelor of Science in Design followed by a 2-year M.Arch degree. The program also offers a 3-year M.Arch degree. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, fostering a respectful and inclusive community is central to our mission and pursuit of excellence.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the populations we serve. The university fosters a work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture (B.Arch or foreign equivalent) and a graduate degree.

or

• Terminal professional degree in architecture (M.Arch or foreign equivalent).

or

• Ph.D. in architecture or field related to design and the built environment with an undergraduate or graduate studio-based architecture design education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized record of accomplishment in creative activity, scholarship and/or grant funded research in structures and design as indicated in CV or portfolio of work.
• Experience teaching architectural design studios, demonstrated in the portfolio.
• Professional licensure in architecture or related field.
• Experience applying research focus to creative work or teaching, demonstrated in the portfolio.
• Experience developing and implementing programs, services, and/or courses that are designed to meet the varying needs of the university community.

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Professor Jason Griffiths, search committee chair

Lincoln NE 68588-0107 email: [e-mail]

Job Category

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Job Category (old) Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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Planned Hire Date

Planned Hire Date 6/1/2027

Appointment End Date

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