Assistant Professor, Architecture
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194274EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Assistant Professor, ArchitectureAnticipated Hiring Range
$78,000Work Schedule
Varies depending on course schedule, meetings and other events. Evenings/weekends may be needed occasionally.Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
School of ArchitectureAbout the Department
The School of Architecture offers undergraduate and graduate degrees including accredited Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degrees, a pre-professional Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture (BEDA), and a post-professional Master of Advanced Architectural Studies (MAAS). It also offers graduate certificates in City Design, Energy and Technology, and Public Interest Design, and a Concentration in History and Theory. The School of Architecture established the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Initiative in 2007 and more recently the College of Design launched the Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program. The School of Architecture is part of the College of Design at North Carolina State University, which includes academic departments of Graphic and Experience Design and Industrial Design (GD/ID), Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (LAEP), Media Arts, Design and Technology (MAD Tech), a Ph.D. in Design, and a Doctor of Design (D.Des.)
Raleigh, NC is one of the fastest growing cities in the US. It is consistently named as one of the best places to live, but it also faces unprecedented challenges to achieving objective and sustainable development. The School of Architecture and College of Design have distinguished histories of influential design and educational programs that serve NC cities and towns, and is well positioned to influence their future. This is supported by the extension and engagement mission of a research intensive land grand university.
Raleigh, NC is one of the fastest growing cities in the US. It is consistently named as one of the best places to live, but it also faces unprecedented challenges to achieving objective and sustainable development. The School of Architecture and College of Design have distinguished histories of influential design and educational programs that serve NC cities and towns, and is well positioned to influence their future. This is supported by the extension and engagement mission of a research intensive land grand university.
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Essential Job Duties
The School of Architecture is accepting applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors specializing in architectural structures. The role will offer opportunities to teach architecture studios at all levels, core lecture courses in structural systems, building fabrication, construction materials, building systems and assemblies, and advanced seminars aligned with the candidate’s areas of expertise. Applicants should demonstrate both experience and potential for future development in scholarly activities and teaching.
The successful candidate will demonstrate identified focus areas for scholarship, research, and/or practice in architectural structures. These may include normative and innovative structural systems, construction systems, material performance, and building systems integration. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in contemporary technologies, computational design methods, artificial intelligence (AI), and/or interdisciplinary collaborations that advance the field of architectural structures and their role in building performance and design innovation.
In addition, the ideal candidate will be expected to:
The successful candidate will demonstrate identified focus areas for scholarship, research, and/or practice in architectural structures. These may include normative and innovative structural systems, construction systems, material performance, and building systems integration. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in contemporary technologies, computational design methods, artificial intelligence (AI), and/or interdisciplinary collaborations that advance the field of architectural structures and their role in building performance and design innovation.
In addition, the ideal candidate will be expected to:
- Prepare students to be successful in academic and professional settings by helping them to develop critical thinking and design skills.
- Advance the School of Architecture’s research enterprise in topics that are critical to contemporary and future practice.
- Engage professional practice and industry partners in North Carolina and/or beyond.
- Seek collaborators within and across departments and colleges in the university.
Essential duties include:
- Teach 18 credits per year (typically one 6-credit studio and one 3-credit course per semester in the School of Architecture programs).
- Develop and maintain an active and significant research record.
- Serve on school, college, and university committees and task forces.
Other Responsibilities
- Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Terminal Master’s Degree in Architecture
Other Required Qualifications
- Grounded in contemporary design concepts, principles, practices, methods, and tools across a range of media.
- Able to contribute tot he excellence of the academic community through research, creative, and scholarly activities, teaching, and service.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional practice experience; teaching experience; post-professional degree, including a Ph.D. or Doctor degree.
- Professional licensure in Architecture
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
- Professional licensure in Architecture
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
10/07/2025Anticipated Close Date
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to submit: (1) a letter of intent describing qualifications and interests; (2) a CV; (3) a digital research and/or professional portfolio (upload under “other document 1”); (4) a research statement that includes a plan for scholarly production; (5) a teaching portfolio (upload under “other document 2”); and (6) contact information for three references.
Position Number
00000386Position Type
Tenured/Tenure-Track FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
9 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
120201 - ArchitectureEEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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