Assistant Professor of the Practice (Architecture)

Texas A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University Department School Of Architecture in Prairie View, Texas, invites applications for a full‑time Assistant Professor of the Practice (Architecture) to teach design studios, theory, professional practice, and technical courses, and to mentor students.

This non-tenure-track position, commensurate with education and experience, will be determined within the university's compensation structure and range.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a terminal degree in Architecture (M.ARCH or Ph.D. in Architecture) from a NAAB accredited program.
• Five (5) years teaching experience at the college level in the undergraduate or graduate levels of instruction.
• Licensed Architect with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience working in architectural firms.

Responsibilities

• Teach architecture design studios, theory, professional practice, and technical based courses.
• Conduct research and service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed Architect

5+ years teaching experience

7+ years professional experience

Education

Terminal degree in Architecture (M.Arch or Ph.D.)

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor of the Practice (Architecture)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University Department School Of Architecture

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

This is a full-time Assistant Professor of the Practice( Non-Tenure-Track) to teach architecture design studios, theory, professional practice, and technical based courses, and mentor students. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach architecture design studios, theory, professional practice, and technical based courses.
• Conduct research and service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Candidates must have a terminal degree in Architecture (M.ARCH or Ph.D. in Architecture) from a NAAB accredited program.
• Five (5) years teaching experience at the college level in the undergraduate or graduate levels of instruction.
• Licensed Architect with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience working in architectural firms.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to teach architectural design studios at all levels, as well as theory, professional practice, and technical architecture courses.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate design studios and support students in preparation for professional careers in architecture.
• Excellent written, oral, graphic, and technological communication skills.
• Proficiency in architectural, graphic, and related design software.
• Demonstrated experience in architectural/planning writing, publication, scholarship, exhibitions, conferences, and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of architecture accreditation and assessment processes.
• Demonstrated experience in project programming, design, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and contribute to the academic and professional development of students.
• Engagement with professional organizations and/or professional practice in architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with a Ph.D. in the field of Architecture.
• Ten (10) years of architectural practice that includes a broad portfolio of work that demonstrates the ability to bring real world experiences to the classroom and studio.
• Certifications in the US Green Building Council LEED program.

Background Check Requirements

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.