Assistant or Associate Professor of Architecture

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks applicants for a full-time, nine-month, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in advanced architectural design. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate design studios and lecture/seminar courses in their area of expertise, and collaborate with colleagues across LSU in research, teaching, program development and governance.

The position requires evidence of teaching effectiveness, scholarship, innovative practice,

Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, scholarship, innovative practice, communications skills, and collegiality.
• Minimum degree qualification is a Master of Architecture degree, or an equivalent degree in architecture or a closely related field.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate design studios and lecture/seminar courses in their area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate design studios and lecture/seminar courses in architectural design.
• Collaborate with LSU colleagues across research, teaching, program development and governance.

Skills

Teaching ability

Scholarly research

Innovative practice

Communication skills

Collegiality

Education

Master of Architecture degree

Job description

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Job Posting Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Architecture Position Type: Faculty Department: LSUAM AD - School of Architecture (Marwan Ghandour (00048308)) Work Location: 0136 T.W. Atkinson Hall Pay Grade: Academic

Job Description: The LSU School of Architecture seeks applicants for a full-time, nine-month, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in advanced architectural design. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of design practice, teaching, and/or research in building and architectural design. The candidate is expected to teach graduate and undergraduate design studios and lecture/seminar courses in their area of expertise. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues within LSU in general and the College of Art and Design in particular through research, teaching, program development, and governance.

Minimum Qualifications Applicants should provide evidence of, or the potential for, teaching effectiveness, scholarship, innovative practice, communications skills, and collegiality. Minimum degree qualification is a Master of Architecture degree, or an equivalent degree in architecture or a closely related field.

Context The LSU School of Architecture offers two professional, nationally accredited, degrees, the B Arch and M Arch, as well as a graduate research degree in Architecture, MS in Arch. Architecture faculty also participate in interdisciplinary college wide degrees: Doctor of Design in Cultural Preservation and the BA in Art and Design. The College of Art & Design is a vibrant interdisciplinary unit composed of schools of Art, Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture. The LSU Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio (CEDS) and the Fabrication Lab add a growing multidisciplinary dimension to our degree programs.

LSU is dedicated to the development of a collaborative, globally engaged learning environment that prioritizes innovative, effective, and culturally creative practices and leadership skills. LSU is located in Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana. Along with the cities of New Orleans and Lafayette nearby, South Louisiana is home to great historical traditions and populations, known internationally for its music, food, native architecture and dynamic natural environment. As an institution, LSU is the Flagship University of the State and leads the nation in knowledge and research of coastal environments.

Posting Date: September 15, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): March 14, 2027

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents

• including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine; Louisiana State University at Alexandria; Louisiana State University at Eunice; Louisiana State University at Shreveport; LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans; LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport; The Health Care Services Division; Louisiana State University Agricultural Center; Pennington Biomedical Research Center; and any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.