Assistant Professor Architecture

Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona is seeking an Assistant Professor of Architecture to begin in Fall 2027. This role involves teaching core studios and upper-level electives, engaging in scholarly activities, and contributing to departmental operations.

A qualified candidate will possess an advanced degree in architecture and have experience in teaching design studios at the post-secondary level. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and those actively pursuing licensure are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Completed advanced degree by the start of the appointment.
• Experience teaching architecture design studios at the post-secondary education level.
• Proven ability to engage with diverse students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate architecture core studios and upper-level design studios.
• Contribute to department and university operations through service.
• Maintain creative and scholarly activities that inform teaching.

Skills

Teaching architecture design studios

Working with diverse backgrounds

Building envelope 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.