Rice Architecture - Assistant Professor of Architecture - Design

Aaae; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative school seeks a passionate Assistant Professor of Architecture focusing on design. This role involves teaching across various programs and contributing to the advancement of the field through research and creative practice. Located in Houston, a vibrant and diverse city, this position offers a unique opportunity to engage with a rich cultural landscape. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing inspiring design work and a commitment to fostering diverse voices in architecture. Join a dynamic faculty committed to excellence in education and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Master of Architecture degree required; professional licensure is a plus.
• Exemplary teaching and professional experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach design studio courses across undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Contribute to the advancement of architecture through research.

Skills

Design Studio Teaching

Creative Practice

Research and Scholarship

Education

Master of Architecture

Professional Licensure

Advanced Research Degree

Job description

Asian American Architects/Engineers Association

Rice Architecture - Assistant Professor of Architecture - Design

Assistant Professor of Architecture - Design

Job Location

Houston, TX

Job Status

Full-Time

Job Description / Primary Objective Rice Architecture invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor with a focus in design.

Rice Architecture is a well-resourced, innovative school that promotes the interrelationship of practice and scholarship. We are committed to supporting and advancing the voices of architects in academia and producing research and creative practice at the highest level. We seek outstanding design studio faculty who can teach across our undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as lecture courses and seminars in their research area. The school is interested in applicants with a clear line of inquiry who will contribute to the collective conversation of the faculty and the advancement of the field of architecture more broadly. We are particularly interested in historically underrepresented voices and welcome applicants whose work and lived experiences will expand our conversations, perspectives, and practices. Located in Houston, TX, the fourth-largest and most diverse city in the US, Rice Architecture draws upon the city’s immense arts, culture, and industry, offering many opportunities for local and global engagement.

Requirements (Education, Level of Experience, etc.)
This position is available beginning fall 2023. Applicants should hold, at a minimum, a Master of Architecture degree or its equivalent; additional qualifications may include professional licensure or an advanced research degree. Degree requirements must be fulfilled by July 1 of the year employment commences. Applicants with a commitment to creative practice are encouraged to apply. The final candidate will have exemplary teaching and professional experience, including a portfolio of inspiring and field-defining design work and/or body of scholarship. Review of applications will begin on December 30, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.