Assistant Professor Of Architecture Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F00794P
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Architecture
Department
Architecture
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Faculty
Position Status
Full-time
Rank
Tenure-track
Work Hours
Standard
Open to
External and Internal
FLSA
Exempt
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Summary
The School of Architecture (SoA) in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a start date of Fall 2027. The position focuses on Architectural History and Theory broadly understood, with openness to a broad range approaches, methodologies, and areas of inquiry. The successful candidate will teach design studios at the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as required courses and elective seminars in their area of expertise. The candidate is expected to conduct research to advance the academic stature of the School of Architecture and help UTA maintain its R1 status.
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CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, with a strong emphasis on teaching design studios alongside lecture and seminar courses in architectural theory and related areas. Candidates are expected to develop a sustained program of research and/or creative scholarship that advances the mission of the School of Architecture and contributes to the intellectual and professional status of a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research) university.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the School's teaching, research, and service mission through the following responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate design studios as a core component of the architecture curriculum, integrating design inquiry with theoretical, social, environmental, and/or technical perspectives.
• Contribute to required and elective courses in architectural theory and related areas, with opportunities to engage questions of design, human and environmental well-being, sustainability, and the broader social and cultural contexts of architecture.
• Develop and sustain a program of research and/or creative scholarship with a clear trajectory and potential for national or international impact.
• Participate in service to the School, College, and University, including interdisciplinary collaboration across allied fields such as landscape architecture, interior design, and planning.

Area of Emphasis
We seek a candidate whose work engages architectural theory in relation to design, with an emphasis on the ways theory and design can serve as mutually informing modes of inquiry. We welcome a broad range of perspectives on architectural theory, including disciplinary analysis and theorization of buildings, as well as approaches that situate architecture within broader social, political, cultural, or environmental contexts.
While the School welcomes a broad range of research and teaching interests, it is particularly interested in applicants whose work explores how design can contribute to human and environmental well-being, broadly defined. Areas of interest may include, but are not limited to, healthy and resilient communities, health-focused urbanism, innovations in healthcare environments, housing affordability, sustainable design, environmental stewardship, spatial equity, and adaptive and regenerative design. We also welcome approaches that examine the social, cultural and political dimensions of architecture and the role of design in addressing contemporary challenges.
Required Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture (M.Arch or international equivalent) or a related field
• Demonstrated capacity for excellence in design studio teaching
• Evidence of an active research or creative practice agenda in architectural theory and design

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in architectural theory, history, or a related field and/or professional licensure
• Research or creative work that engages questions of health, well-being, or environmental resilience through design
• Record of teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Potential to secure external funding and contribute to the school's research profile

Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
The SoA is the only NAAB-accredited architecture program in the North Texas region and has a long-standing commitment to design excellence, critical inquiry, and professional preparation. The School serves a diverse and dynamic student body, including a significant population of first-generation college students, and supports a faculty engaged in interdisciplinary research, professional practice, and creative work.
With more than 50 years of architectural education, the SoA is one of the largest architecture programs in the country, with more than 1,100 students. The School offers a comprehensive range of programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Architecture; the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, accredited by CIDA and NASAD; the NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture; and the Master of Science in Sustainable Design and Technology.
In a metropolitan region rich with possibilities for research, creative practice, and cultural exploration, the SoA maintains strong ties to the large professional design community of Dallas and Fort Worth, the fourth largest metro area in the country. The SoA has an established record as a design school with noted strengths in the aeras of making, fabrication, design communication, community-engaged design, and design-build.
The SoA is home to several active and large student organizations including the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Latinos in Architecture (LiA), NOMAS (National Organization of Minority Architect Students) and Tau Sigma Delta (TSD), Interior Design Student Group (IDSG).
The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs offers extensive resources for hands-on design, making, and fabrication through its Community Design-Build Lab, Wood Shop, and FabLab, with advanced woodworking and prototyping equipment, CNC fabrication, 3D printing, laser cutting, digital modeling and simulation, casting, and full-scale assembly capabilities. CAPPA has also recently established two advanced research facilities focused on emerging technologies and architectural innovation: the Performative AI Studio , which integrates generative AI, performance simulation, immersive visualization, computer vision, and robotic fabrication, and the Architectural Robotic Construction (ARC) Lab, which features advanced robotic 3D-printing technology for full-scale concrete construction. Together, these facilities provide faculty and students with a comprehensive environment for material exploration, digital fabrication, AI-driven design, robotics, and advanced architectural making.
Along with the School of Architecture, CAPPA includes the Program of Landscape Architecture, offering the MLA and the Bachelor of Science of Sustainable Urban Design, and Department of Public Affairs and Planning. CAPPA institutes have forged numerous partnerships throughout the DFW Metropolitan area and include Arlington Urban Design Center (AUDC), Center for Metropolitan Density (CFMD), David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture (DDC), and Institute of Urban Studies (IUS). The college aims to strengthen urban, ecological, and social fabrics that unleash the inherent potential of places and communities. For more information, please visit: www.uta.edu/cappa.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times' "Best for Vets: Colleges" and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates' salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 - including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas - UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university's strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Architecture
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
09/01/2027
Open Date
09/02/2026
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/34697and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• A Letter of Interest describing their approach to research, creative practice, and teaching (maximum of 3 pages)
• A portfolio of research, creative practice, and/or teaching (maximum of 25 pages)
• Contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by November 30th will receive full consideration, although the position will remain open until filled.
Questions may be addressed to Zac Porter at zachary.porter@uta.edu