Tenure-Track Architect-Designer: Climate & Urban Design

Archinect; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California School of Architecture invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions in architectural design. Appointments begin August 2027 and require research and teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels, with a strong emphasis on design innovation and scholarly inquiry.

Ideal candidates will integrate computational design, climate-responsive design, and large-scale urban design with cross-disciplinary collaboration to address urgent social,

Qualifications

• Must have a graduate or undergraduate degree from an accredited professional architecture program, as well as a record of proven professional and academic accomplishment and innovation.
• Preferred candidates have completed advanced studies (Master or PhD) and hold or pursue licensure to practice architecture.

Responsibilities

• Teach design studios and seminars at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Develop and communicate a robust research agenda addressing design and the built environment.

Skills

Research & teaching in design studios

Computational design interest

Education

Degree in architecture (accredited program)

Job description

The University of Southern California School of Architecture invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions in architectural design. Appointments begin August 2027 and require research and teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels, with a strong emphasis on design innovation and scholarly inquiry.

Ideal candidates will integrate computational design, climate-responsive design, and large-scale urban design with cross-disciplinary collaboration to address urgent social,