Assistant Professor of Architecture

Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington School of Architecture invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Architectural History and Theory. We welcome diverse approaches and encourage work that connects history/theory with design and broader social, cultural, and environmental contexts.

The successful candidate will teach design studios and theory-related courses, develop an ongoing research program, and contribute to service within the School and university.

Qualifications

• PhD in Architecture or equivalent by start date.
• Evidence of an active research program in architectural history or theory.
• Experience teaching architectural history/theory and design studios.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate design studios as part of the architecture curriculum.
• Contribute to courses in architectural theory and related areas.
• Develop and sustain an active program of research with national or international impact.
• Participate in service to the School, College, and University.

Skills

Architectural History

History & Theory

Teaching studios

Education

PhD in Architecture

Job description

The School of Architecture (SoA) at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position focuses on Architectural History and Theory, broadly understood, and welcomes diverse approaches, methodologies, and areas of inquiry. We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship establishes productive relationships between history/theory and design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate design studios as a core component of the architecture curriculum.
• Contribute to required and elective courses in architectural theory and related areas.
• 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.

Area of Emphasis

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

While the School is open to diverse areas of focus, it is particularly interested in applicants whose research and teaching explore how design can contribute to human and environmental well‑being, broadly defined. We also welcome research that examines the social, technical, cultural, and political dimensions of architecture and the role of design in addressing contemporary challenges.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit materials that demonstrate the scope and direction of their work, including:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A Letter of Interest describing their approach to research, creative practice, and teaching (maximum 3 pages)
• A portfolio of research, creative practice, and/or teaching (maximum of 25 pages)
• Contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by November 30th will receive full consideration, although the position will remain open until filled.

Questions may be addressed to Zac Porter at [e-mail]

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.