Assistant Professor Architecture

Archinect; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Architecture, starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach core architecture studios and electives while engaging in scholarly activities.

We seek candidates committed to integrating diverse perspectives in instruction and practice. A strong record of teaching, effective communication with diverse groups, and advanced degrees are essential.

Applications close on September 14, 2026. Interested candidates should apply promptly.

Qualifications

• Possess an advanced degree in architecture, completed by the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students.
• Experience teaching architecture design studios at the post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate architecture core studios and elective courses.
• Contribute to department and university operations.
• Maintain creative and scholarly activities to inform teaching.

Skills

Teaching architecture design studios

Working with diverse backgrounds

Building envelope systems and assemblies

Environmental control systems

Sustainable design practices

Education

Advanced degree in architecture (Master or PhD)

Job description

The Department of Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Architecture, appointment effective Fall 2027. Our mission is to equip students with the necessary tools to become responsible professionals, motivated by civic duty and engagement. Central to that mission is an enduring commitment to integrative design practices essential to preparing students for professional practice and licensure.

Duties and responsibilities

The new faculty member will teach and coordinate architecture core studios (1st, 2nd, or 3rd year), upper-level elective design studios, lecture courses, and elective seminars within the B.Arch and M.Arch programs. They will also contribute to department, college, and university operations through service, and will maintain creative and scholarly activities that inform their teaching.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can lead courses and curriculum that meet the NAAB SC.6 Building Integration requirement. This requirement ensures that students develop the ability to make design decisions within architectural projects while demonstrating integration of building envelope systems and assemblies, structural systems, environmental control systems, life safety systems, and measurable building performance outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Possess an advanced degree in architecture (Master or PhD). The candidate must have completed the advanced degree by the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience teaching architecture design studios at the post-secondary education level.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Teach building envelope systems and assemblies, environmental control systems, building performance, and sustainable design practices.
• Coordinate a team-taught design studio and/or student advising.
• Advance academic knowledge and/or practice of architecture through research, scholarship, and/or creative activities.
• Maintain a record of service on university committees, to the discipline of architecture, to professional architectural organizations, and/or to community organizations related to architecture.
• Hold a license to practice architecture in the United States, or be actively pursuing licensure.
• Have at least 2 years of experience teaching architecture design studios at the post-secondary education level.

Applications close: September 14, 2026 (11:55 PM) PDT.