Assistant Professor of Architecture

Excel Campus Activities; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture (SoA). The position is tenure-track and focus is on architectural theory, design studios, and related interdisciplinary collaboration in a vibrant research university.

We seek candidates with a professional architecture degree, a strong design studio record, and an active research/creative practice in architecture theory or related disciplines.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture and a demonstrated capacity for excellence in design studio teaching.
• Evidence of active research or a creative practice agenda in architectural theory and design.
• Potential to secure external funding and contribute to the school’s research profile.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate design studios as a core component of the architecture curriculum, integrating design inquiry with theoretical, social, environmental, and/or technical perspectives.
• Contribute to required and elective courses in architectural theory and related areas, with opportunities to engage questions of design, human and environmental well‑being, sustainability, and broader social and cultural contexts.
• Develop and sustain a program of research and/or creative scholarship with a clear trajectory and potential for national or international impact.
• Participate in service to the School, College, and University, including interdisciplinary collaboration across allied fields such as landscape architecture, interior design, and planning.

Skills

Excellent design studio teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research or creative practice in arch

Education

M.Arch or international equivalent

PhD in architectural theory or history

Professional licensure (optional)

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Architecture

Department: Department Architecture

Location: Arlington

Job Family: Faculty Position

Status: Full-time

Rank: Tenure-track

Work Hours: Standard

Open to External and Internal

Pay Basis: Monthly

Benefits: Benefits at UTA

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CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate design studios as a core component of the architecture curriculum, integrating design inquiry with theoretical, social, environmental, and/or technical perspectives.
• Contribute to required and elective courses in architectural theory and related areas, with opportunities to engage questions of design, human and environmental well-being, sustainability, and the broader social and cultural contexts of architecture.
• Develop and sustain a program of research and/or creative scholarship with a clear trajectory and potential for national or international impact.
• Participate in service to the School, College, and University, including interdisciplinary collaboration across allied fields such as landscape architecture, interior design, and planning.

Area of Emphasis

We seek a candidate whose work engages architectural theory in relation to design, with an emphasis on the ways theory and design can serve as mutually informing modes of inquiry. We welcome a broad range of perspectives on architectural theory, including disciplinary analysis and theorization of buildings, as well as approaches that situate architecture within broader social, political, cultural, or environmental contexts.

While the School welcomes a broad range of research and teaching interests, it is particularly interested in applicants whose work explores how design can contribute to human and environmental well-being, broadly defined. Areas of interest may include, but are not limited to, healthy and resilient communities, health-focused urbanism, innovations in healthcare environments, housing affordability, sustainable design, environmental stewardship, spatial equity, and adaptive and regenerative design. We also welcome approaches that examine the social, cultural and political dimensions of architecture and the role of design in addressing contemporary challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture (M.Arch or international equivalent) or a related field
• Demonstrated capacity for excellence in design studio teaching
• Evidence of an active research or creative practice agenda in architectural theory and design

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in architectural theory, history, or a related field and/or professional licensure
• Research or creative work that engages questions of health, well-being, or environmental resilience through design
• Record of teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Potential to secure external funding and contribute to the school’s research profile

The SoA is the only NAAB-accredited architecture program in the North Texas region and has a long-standing commitment to design excellence, critical inquiry, and professional preparation. The School serves a diverse and dynamic student body, including a significant population of first-generation college students, and supports a faculty engaged in interdisciplinary research, professional practice, and creative work.

With more than 50 years of architectural education, the SoA is one of the largest architecture programs in the country, with more than 1,100 students. The School offers a comprehensive range of programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Architecture; the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, accredited by CIDA and NASAD; the NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture; and the Master of Science in Sustainable Design and Technology.

In a metropolitan region rich with possibilities for research, creative practice, and cultural exploration, the SoA maintains strong ties to the large professional design community of Dallas and Fort Worth, the fourth largest metro area in the country. The SoA has an established record as a design school with noted strengths in the aeras of making, fabrication, design communication, community-engaged design, and design-build.

The SoA is home to several active and large student organizations including the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Latinos in Architecture (LiA), NOMAS (National Organization of Minority Architect Students) and Tau Sigma Delta (TSD), Interior Design Student Group (IDSG).

The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs offers extensive resources for hands-on design, making, and fabrication through its Community Design-Build Lab, Wood Shop, and FabLab, with advanced woodworking and prototyping equipment, CNC fabrication, 3D printing, laser cutting, digital modeling and simulation, casting, and full-scale assembly capabilities. CAPPA has also recently established two advanced research facilities focused on emerging technologies and architectural innovation: the Performative AI Studio , which integrates generative AI, performance simulation, immersive visualization, computer vision, and robotic fabrication, and the Architectural Robotic Construction (ARC) Lab, which features advanced robotic 3D-printing technology for full-scale concrete construction. Together, these facilities provide faculty and students with a comprehensive environment for material exploration, digital fabrication, AI-driven design, robotics, and advanced architectural making.

Along with the School of Architecture, CAPPA includes the Program of Landscape Architecture, offering the MLA and the Bachelor of Science of Sustainable Urban Design, and Department of Public Affairs and Planning. CAPPA institutes have forged numerous partnerships throughout the DFW Metropolitan area and include Arlington Urban Design Center (AUDC), Center for Metropolitan Density (CFMD), David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture (DDC), and Institute of Urban Studies (IUS). The college aims to strengthen urban, ecological, and social fabrics that unleash the inherent potential of places and communities. For more information, please visit www.uta.edu/cappa.

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

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