Assistant Professor: History, Theory, Criticism

Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University's Department of Architecture invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in History, Theory, and Criticism, with a start date of August 2027. The nine-month contract supports rigorous teaching and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities include undergraduate instruction in History, Theory, and Criticism and Architecture Studio, active research, departmental service, and collaboration with colleagues and students to advance knowledge and

Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal Master’s with three years of academic experience in architecture or related field.
• Evidence of strong teaching in architecture and research activity.
• Ability to contribute to department, college, and university service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in undergraduate architecture courses and studio
• Engage in research, scholarship, and/or creative activities
• Participate in department, college, and university service
• Collaborate with students and colleagues to foster a positive academic environment

Skills

Teaching

Research

Collaboration

Service to department

Education

Doctorate in Architecture or related

Master's degree in Architecture or related

Job description

Assistant Professor: History, Theory, Criticism

KennesawState University

KennesawState University

The Department of Architecture at Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architecture in the field of History, Theory and Criticism with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position.

Responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to

• Deliver high-quality instruction in architecture courses at the undergraduate level in the area of History, Theory and Criticism, and teaching Architecture Studio at any level.
• Engage in significant research, scholarship, and/or creative activities in an area of specialization. Faculty members are expected to develop and sustain a robust research agenda that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in their chosen field.
• Participate in department, college, and/or university service activities.
• Collaborate with students and colleagues and contribute to a positive and productive academic environment.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees andSACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

An earned Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Architecture, or a related discipline at the time of hire.

OR

A terminal Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Architecture or a related discipline and three years of demonstrated academic experience in the area of specialization.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of successful teaching in Architecture Studio and in an area of specialization
• Evidence of strong record of scholarship including an active research and publication agenda

Required Documents to Apply

• CV
• Cover Letter, explaining how your hire will enhance the department, college, and university’s national prominence
• Teaching philosophy and how you will advance student success at KSU
• Research statement indicating how you can contribute to strategic research objectives of the department, college, and university
• Portfolio including evidence of research, scholarship, creative work, and/or teaching (maximum 20 letter sized pages). Three pdf’s of papers may be submitted in addition to the 20-page limit. (100 mb maximum for this document)
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw , GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Architecture advances the design sciences and their capacities for high-impact, performance-driven, and real-world transformations. Situated within the College of Architecture and Construction Management, the department offers the Bachelor of Architecture program, a 5-year, NAAB-accredited professional, and STEM-designated degree that meets general education requirements leading to architecture licensure. The program centers on studio sequences that proceed from fundamentals of architectural design, through technical aspects of building and comprehensive design, to investigations of complex urban conditions. The studios are reinforced with sequences in design communication, architectural culture and theory, structures, environmental technology, and professional practice. The program culminates in a Fifth-Year Thesis that engages critical research and architectural design, which collectively provides a holistic understanding of design processes necessary to create well-designed and meaningful architecture.

Founded in 1912 by 10 charter members, ACSA is an international association of architecture schools preparing future architects, designers, and change agents. Our membership includes all of the accredited professional degree programs in the United States and Canada, as well as international schools and 2- and 4-year programs. Together ACSA schools represent some 7,000 faculty educating more than 40,000 students.

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia’s largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia , Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia’s core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. For more information, visit the Kennesaw State University website .