Tennessee Tech University

Position Summary:

Tennessee Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the new School of Architecture. The University is launching a five-year, 152-credit-hour Bachelor of Architecture program, with its first cohort beginning in fall 2027. The position is broadly defined, and candidates with diverse teaching and research interests are encouraged to apply. Priority areas include Foundation Design Pedagogy, Environmental Systems & Building Performance, Building and Energy Technology, Digital Representation and Fabrication, and Artificial Intelligence. The successful candidate will contribute to studio and lecture instruction while developing a productive research agenda or creative practice. The candidate will also contribute to a collaborative academic culture and complement the University’s mission. This position is a nine-month appointment.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • A terminal Master’s degree in architecture (NAAB-accredited M.Arch or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated teaching experience in architecture at the university or college level.
  • Professional practice experience in architecture.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and a critical understanding of design research.

Preferred Qualifications

  • An earned doctorate in Architecture or a closely related discipline.
  • Professional certifications, registrations, or licenses.
  • Established scholarly, creative, or professional agenda and work.
  • Strong commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and shared governance.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • An understanding of NAAB accreditation processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach undergraduate architecture courses, including design studios and lecture/seminar courses.
  • Maintain an active program of creative and/or scholarly research.
  • Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and NAAB accreditation efforts.
  • Participate in service activities at school and university levels.
  • Engage collaboratively with faculty, students, and external partners in an interdisciplinary academic environment.

Required Documents to Attach

  • Cover Letter: Explaining how your hire will enhance the School of Architecture
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy, approach to studio instruction, and commitment to student success
  • Research statement describing your design research agenda and potential contributions to architectural scholarship and practice
  • Portfolio including evidence of teaching, research, scholarship, and/or creative work (maximum 20 pages)
  • Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts Due Upon Hire)
  • Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references

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