Clinical Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure-Track, Architecture

Baylor; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Tuition remission

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Generous retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking a full-time, fully remote Clinical Assistant Professor in Architecture to teach in its inaugural Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program. The role focuses on designing and teaching graduate studios, with travel to Waco for in-person activities and program development duties.

We seek a candidate with a commitment to innovative teaching within a faith-informed community, and the ability to contribute to accreditation, student advising, and curriculum development for

Qualifications

• Terminal professional degree in Architecture (e.g., Master of Architecture or international equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to teach design studio and related courses in a professional degree program.
• Hold an active Christian or Jewish faith and will support Baylor’s mission within a faith-based community.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate architecture design studios and relevant lecture courses including site and programming, building systems, electives, and portfolio workshops.
• Support course development and program accreditation processes.
• Engage with student advising and admission processes within the M.Arch program.

Skills

Teaching design studios

Course development

Student advising

Education

Terminal professional degree in Architecture

Job description

Baylor University: Office of the Provost: Health and Human Sciences: HHS Buffer: Human Sciences and Design

Location

Remote

Open Date

Aug 04, 2026

Deadline

Oct 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Human Sciences and Design at Baylor University invites applications for a full-time, fully remote Clinical Assistant Professor in Architecture to teach in its inaugural Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program. We seek a candidate who is dedicated to innovative teaching, program development, and meaningful student engagement. As a Christian university, Baylor seeks faculty who have an active Christian or Jewish faith and who will support its mission by fostering academic excellence within a caring, faith-informed community.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in design, with an active role in shaping the program. This position is responsible for developing and teaching design studios and core lecture courses, such as graduate-level design studio, site and programming, building systems, portfolio workshops, and electives on a rotating basis. In addition, the faculty member will support academic services, program accreditation, as well as other efforts to help shape and grow the program.

This is a remote position. It is a renewable, non-tenure-track, full-time, 12-month, and teaching-focused role. Because the M.Arch program is delivered in a hybrid format, periodic travel to Waco, TX, is required for designated in-person activities, including program Immersions and course development.

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. To the extent that a faculty or staff member is benefits eligible, Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages .

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $ 88,000 - 98,000.

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

The anticipated start date for this position is June 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach graduate architecture design studios and relevant lecture courses including: site and programming, building systems, electives, and portfolio workshops
• Support course development and program accreditation processes
• Engage with student advising and admission processes within the M.Arch program

About Robbins College

The Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University seeks to prepare leaders in health and quality of life through science, scholarship and innovation. Together, the departments housed within the Robbins College – Communication Sciences and Disorders; Health, Human Performance and Recreation; Human Sciences and Design; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Public Health; and a number of Army-Baylor graduate programs – promote a team-based approach to transformational education and research, establishing interdisciplinary research collaborations to advance solutions for improving quality of life for individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit the Robbins College website .

About Baylor University

Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits , allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds , guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Terminal professional degree in the field (ex. Master of Architecture or international equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to teach design studio and related courses in a professional degree program
• Hold an active Christian or Jewish faith and will support Baylor’s mission within a faith-based community

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional practice experience that demonstrates outstanding design skills and excellence in design work
• Experience teaching in a hybrid or online capacity
• Professional Architectural licensure

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory affirmative action, equal opportunity requirements, and its full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.