Assistant Professor of Architectural Studies

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bread Loaf (VT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlebury College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architectural Studies in the History of Art & Architecture. The successful candidate will teach architectural design studios, theory courses, and participate in the Museum Studies curriculum and global survey, with a focus on exhibition design welcomed.

Requirements include an M.Arch degree, with strong preference for candidates holding an M.Arch and PhD, and experience teaching undergraduates.

Qualifications

• Must have M.Arch degree; PhD preferred.
• Experience as instructor of record teaching undergraduates.
• Active research agenda and commitment to liberal arts.

Responsibilities

• Teach architectural design studios and theory courses.
• Contribute to Middlebury's Museum Studies curriculum and team-taught global survey.
• Regularly participate in First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term.
• Engage in College service, including committee work when asked.

Skills

History of architecture

Design methodology

Undergraduate teaching

Education

M.Arch

PhD preferred

Job description

Assistant Professor of Architectural Studies

Middlebury College

MIDDLEBURY, VT

The Department of History of Art & Architecture at Middlebury College invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track position in Architectural Studies beginning in fall 2027. The successful candidate for this position will have a strong commitment to, and training in, history and theory, as well as expertise in design methodology. They will be expected to teach foundational and upper-level architectural design studios, as well as theory courses. They will contribute to the department's Museum Studies curriculum and team-taught global survey. A focus in Museum Studies or exhibition design is especially welcome. Applicants are required to have a MArch degree, with strong preference given to candidates holding a MArch and PhD, experience as the instructor of record teaching undergraduates, an active research agenda, and a commitment to the Liberal Arts.

As part of a full teaching load, the candidate will also regularly contribute to Middlebury's First Year Seminar Program and Winter Term course offerings. All faculty at Middlebury are also expected to contribute to service to the College including, but not limited to, committee membership and serving as Director or Chair of a Program or Department when asked. Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching, research, and service. It is also an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a truly open and supportive learning, teaching, and working environment. The College hires faculty from a myriad of life experiences, opinions, cultures, frames of reference, social identities, and learning perspectives to help cultivate and advance innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience for our talented and distinguished student body. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $91,462 - $103,138 per year.

The application deadline is December 1, 2026.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.