Our latest curated career roundup from the Archinect Job board features nine universities and architecture schools currently hiring for faculty and academic leadership roles.
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Teaching Positions
Harvard University seeks the R. Buckminster Fuller Professor of Design Science in Cambridge, MA
“Honoring the legacy of R. Buckminster Fuller as a designer, inventor, and scientist who was committed to addressing pressing planetary and societal concerns, this newly established endowed professorship will support a visionary scholar and/or practitioner at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. We seek individuals who support and expand upon the school’s mission by demonstrating a systemic, ethical, and innovative approach to global issues, through scholarship and/or design of contemporary relevance and urgency. The future of our planet and the quest for sustainable design solutions rank high among these issues.”
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Texas A&M University seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in College Station, TX
“The ideal candidate will have a background in architectural design and a promising research agenda in the area of tectonics and building technologies (e.g., architecture and structure, materials and methods, building performance and optimization, and/or building envelopes and simulation)—with experience with a variety of tools including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence (AI).”
Rochester Institute of Technology seeks Tenure Track Faculty in Rochester, NY
“The job entails significant work in development and maintenance of the program and the promotion of student success. We pride ourselves in having a collegial environment, therefore our faculty has a strong commitment to collaboration within a small department framework. Collaboration is a central and essential component of this position. Successful candidates will be committed to working closely with colleagues, contributing to shared initiatives, and engaging in team-based teaching and potentially scholarship.”
University of South Florida seeks Assistant Professors, Architecture in Tampa, FL
“Successful candidates will maintain an active research or creative practice agenda in line with the performance expectations of an R1/AAU institution, teach architectural design studios and lecture courses, and contribute to service within the school, college, and university. With prioritizing excellent studio teaching, special consideration will be given to applications that demonstrate experience and expertise in one or more areas of architectural history, computational technologies, environmental resilience, and building technologies.”
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Samford University seeks an Assistant Professor, Architecture, an Assistant Professor, Interior Design, and an Assistant Professor, Discipline Open (Architecture or Interior Design) in Birmingham, AL
Assistant Professor, Architecture details: “Qualified candidates will be graduates of an accredited institution, with at least one degree in architecture and possess a master’s degree with specialization in architecture or a related field.” Qualifications include competency with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite, professional practice experience, and a record of excellence in teaching and architectural curriculum development.
Assistant Professor, Interior Design details:
“Qualified candidates will be graduates of an accredited institution with at least one degree in interior design. Candidates for Assistant Professor must also possess a master’s degree with specialization in interior design or a related field.” Qualifications include NCIDQ certification/active interior design registration, professional practice experience, and competency with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Assistant Professor, Discipline Open (Architecture or Interior Design) details: “Qualified candidates will be graduates of an accredited institution with at least one degree in architecture and/or interior design. Candidates for Assistant Professor must also possess a master’s degree with specialization in architecture, interior design, or a related field.” Qualifications include competency with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite, a record of excellence in teaching and curriculum development, and professional experience.
James Madison University seeks an Assistant Professor of Architectural Design in Harrisonburg, VA
“The successful candidate will have an appointment starting August 10, 2026, teaching architectural design studios and lecture/seminar classes. The candidate needs to be qualified to teach courses in materials, representation, visualization, and digital techniques, as well as architectural history and theory relevant to contemporary architectural design. Knowledge of contemporary global issues and practices in design is essential. The candidate will employ skills ranging from research, craft, hand-drawing, software proficiency, and digital and analog fabrication processes with a concentration on hybrid techniques.”
Academic Leadership Positions
University of Arkansas seeks the Dean of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design in Fayetteville, AR
“The Dean will lead with a clear strategic vision and a culture of collaboration across the School, the campus, and the community. The Dean will work with faculty, staff, students, and the professional community to develop a vision for the future of the School, express a unified and visible identity; elevate the contributions to research and creative activity within the school and university; support and mentor a dedicated and exceptional faculty and staff; embrace the mission of student access and support; and manage and strengthen financial resources.”
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Pratt Institute seeks the Academic Director of Landscape Architecture in Brooklyn, NY
“The successful candidate will be an innovative educator and mentor with experience in leadership, program administration, and land-based pedagogy. They will have an established track record in landscape architecture practice and/or research and are expected to actively continue their scholarly or professional work. The role includes facilitating faculty recruitment and development, mentoring full- and part-time faculty, guiding program review and renewal processes, and contributing to the overall mission, goals, and strategic initiatives of the MLA program.”
University of Virginia seeks the Dean, School of Architecture in Charlottesville, VA
“The University of Virginia is seeking a principled, visionary, and strategically minded leader to serve as the next Dean of the School of Architecture. This is a pivotal moment for design education, and the incoming Dean will extend the School’s strong foundation while navigating rapid change, seizing new possibilities, and shaping the future of design practice and pedagogy. The School of Architecture is committed to preparing the next generation of bold thinkers, creative professionals, and civic leaders who will confront the most pressing challenges of our time.”
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