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The Department of Architecture at Howard University, Washington DC is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague for a full-time, untenured Assistant/ or tenured Associate Professor position in the Master of Architecture Program, set to begin on August 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidates should possess: A terminal degree in Architecture and or a Ph.D/ABD. They should have expertise and experience in the following areas: history and theory of architecture and/or urban design, design thinking, technology (structures, systems, computation- AI). A strong design portfolio and experience in teaching core courses in history and theory lecture courses, and/or urban design, design thinking, technology (structures, systems, computation, AI) as well as architectural design studios, are essential.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate cross-disciplinary approaches that integrate across art, architecture, and engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate/ graduate-level lecture and seminar courses corresponding to their area of focus, along with architectural design studios.

Candidates for an assistant professor position must show potential for producing scholarship through peer-reviewed publications, exhibitions, or symposia with national or international recognition. Candidates for tenured Associate Professor must have a record of scholarship through peer-reviewed publications, exhibitions, or symposia with national or international recognition. Faculty are expected to carry a load of 15 credits in an academic year, in addition to research and service requirements. The Department of Architecture is dedicated to developing a diverse faculty body and seeks a forward-thinking colleague who wish to be part of an innovative historic architecture program. Candidates are expected to provide collegial leadership in a team-based environment, participate in strategic planning for the program, advise students, assist with NAAB Accreditation, and collaborate with community organizations and partners. The successful candidates will help prepare students to respond to the complex cultural, social, technological, and environmental challenges of our contemporary era. The department is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars, recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives in enriching the educational experience.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $115,000

Application reviews will begin February 15, 2026, and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to the Department Chair, John Odhiambo Onyango -Odhiambo.Onyango@howard.edu

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Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private research university located in Washington, D.C. and is comprised of 14 schools and colleges. Howard University is a culturally diverse, comprehensive, and research-intensive historically black private university that provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential.

Students pursue studies in more than 140 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in architecture, engineering, the arts, the sciences, and the humanities, and has graduated more African Americans in architecture than any other university in the United States. The historic main campus sits on a hilltop in Northwest Washington blocks from the storied U Street and Howard Theatre. We are two miles from the U.S. Capitol where many students intern, and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy.

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