Assistant Professor, Architecture (History and Theory)

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 12 days ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG194276EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant Professor, Architecture (History and Theory)
Anticipated Hiring Range $78,000
Work Schedule Varies depending on course schedule, meetings and other events. Evenings/weekends may be needed occasionally.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department School of Architecture
About 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 (MADTech), 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 grant university.
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Essential Job Duties
The School of Architecture is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in the history of architecture and urbanism. The role will offer opportunities to teach core lecture courses in architectural and urban history, advanced seminars aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise in history, theory, and criticism, and potentially architectural design studios, across the curriculum in undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs. Applicants should demonstrate both experience and potential for future development in scholarly activities and teaching. All faculty are expected to support the operations of the school, college, and/or university through service on committees, certificate and concentration programs, or other leadership roles.
The successful candidate will have identified a clear area of expertise and a research agenda evidenced through publications and/or other forms of peer-to-peer or public dissemination. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in the history of architecture, urbanism, the built environment, or a closely related field. Candidates should preferably have experience in teaching surveys and seminars that utilize global frameworks, critical methods, and interdisciplinary approaches and collaborations.
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

Qualifications


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 to the 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)
  • N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 10/07/2025
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special 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.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. 

Position Details


Position Number 00000370
Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 120201 - Architecture
EEO
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