Assistant Professor of Architecture

Florida Southern College; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Southern College's School of Architecture in Lakeland, FL invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architecture beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate design studios, lectures, and seminars, and contribute to scholarly and service missions while helping advance accreditation efforts.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with colleagues, mentor students, develop scholarly/creative work, and engage with professional practice

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in architecture (MArch) or DArch/PhD from a regionally accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate design studios, lectures, and seminars.
• Experience in curriculum development and accreditation processes (NAAB).
• Active professional licensure or NCARB path to licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the School of Architecture, often in a co-teaching setting.
• Advise and mentor students to promote student success.
• Develop and maintain a robust program of scholarly/creative work within the discipline.
• Engage in service to the school, college, and profession; participate in accreditation activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and assessment; participate in governance and committees.
• Recruit and support students, staff, and mentors; engage with industry partners.

Skills

Team collaboration

Curriculum development

Teaching design studio

Student advising

Scholarly/creative work

Accreditation knowledge

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Terminal degree in architecture (MArch) or DArch/PhD

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D modeling software

Job description

The School of Architecture (SoA) at Florida Southern College (FSC) invites applications for a 9-month, Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architecture position beginning fall 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to building national and international recognition for the school and college and promote a collaborative culture for the mutual benefit of the institution and the internal/external communities it serves.

Florida Southern College is home to the most extensive single-client collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structures and landscapes worldwide. It provides an inspiring and fitting backdrop for the education of future architects. We seek candidates with experience teaching foundationaldesign studios, lectures, and seminar courses at the undergraduate level. The School of Architecture exists to perpetuate Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision of a more profound, graceful, thoughtful, and creative society by inspiring new generations to realize their full imaginative potential to become a catalyst for change.

The School of Architecture offers a five-year Bachelor of Architecture degree. This new program was developed in 2024 and launched in August 2025. The curriculum is designed to meet National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), Inc. accreditation requirements and National Council of Architectural Registration Board education guidelines. Work toward initial candidacy and accreditation is ongoing.

About our ideal candidate

The incumbent of this position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Architecture and is responsible for promoting the advancement of the mission and vision of Florida Southern College and the School of Architecture. Primary areas of responsibility include teaching, scholarship, and service to the school and college. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate courses in the School of Architecture, often in a co-teaching setting
• Advise and mentor students to promote student success
• Develop and maintain a robust program of scholarly/creative work within the discipline
• Incorporate scholarly/creative activities into the teaching environment including student- faculty collaborative activities
• Engage in service to the school, the college, the profession, and the community
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, evaluation/assessment, and program improvement
• Participate in initial and ongoing accreditation processes at the School and College level
• Participate in faculty governance by serving on program, school, and college committees and within workgroups
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of qualified faculty, staff, and mentors
• Participate in the recruitment and admission of students
• Participate in School of Architecture and College activities and celebrations
• Serve as a liaison and ambassador to engage professional practice and industry partners
• Support the learning needs and success of students from diverse backgrounds
• Collaborate within and across departments and schools within the College to promote the vision and goals of the College
• Contribute to the success of the College and the School of Architecture by performing other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Architecture

Qualifications

• Possess a terminal degree in architecture (MArch) or DArch/PhD from a regionally accredited (or comparable) institution
• Possess collaborative skills to work in a team setting
• Ability to manage tasks and processes including developing and implementing new course content
• Maintain an active professional U.S. architectural licensure or NCARB Foreign Architect Path to Certificate
• Demonstrate three years of professional practice in architecture (Individuals with an earned doctorate in architecture or closely related field may receive credit for the equivalent of two years of professional `experience).
• Ability to communicate effectively, work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators, conduct themselves professionally, and perform appropriate service functions at the department, school, and college levels.
• Demonstrated Excellent interpersonal, written, graphic, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate three years of successful teaching experience at the university or college level
• Demonstrate scholarship and creative accomplishments in the field of design
• Ability to teach design studio, lecture, and seminar courses
• Skills and experience in the use of digital tools in architectural design and construction
• Knowledge of, or integration of super intelligence in design and management applications, preferred

Potential teaching and research themes may include – but are not limited to:

• Critical and practical approaches to architectural design and engaged practice
• Architecture’s responsibility to environmental conditions
• Historic Preservation/Conservation and advanced technologies in the field
• Emerging materials, technologies, and modes of construction
• Advanced Project Management and business development strategies
• Managing Instruments of Service

The content of this position description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of the responsibilities for the position but rather a general description of the requirements. Florida Southern College retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the incumbent at any time.

To succeed in this position, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The duties listed herein represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. The incumbent of this position may be required to work a flexible schedule, which may include evening and weekend hours and travel within and beyond the region as necessary to promote the mission and vision of the College and the School of Architecture.