Rockhurst University

Rockhurst University is hiring a tenure-track or non-tenure-track faculty member in Architecture with an anticipated start in Fall 2027. In Fall 2028, Rockhurst will begin a Bachelor’s of Science in Architectural Studies (unaccredited) which will lead to a Master of Architecture, for which we will seek NAAB accreditation.

We seek a creative, innovative, and dynamic colleague to serve as a faculty member and program director. This colleague’s vision and expertise will be formative to shaping the program.

The successful candidate will develop and promote a new, mission-driven program that is grounded in ethics and in quantitative reasoning. Our Architecture program will embrace the Jesuit tradition of pedagogy, which is holistic and grounded in the liberal arts. The candidate will teach studio courses and other courses in architecture; develop the architecture curriculum; participate in the accreditation process; mentor students; build external relationships for the program; promote the program. The successful candidate will have a Master of Architecture or greater and licensure as an architect. A minimum of four years of professional experience is preferred.

Founded by the Jesuits in 1910, Rockhurst is a comprehensive university that offers more than fifty undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs taught by nationally recognized faculty.

For consideration, all applications must be submitted through Review of applications will begin in November and continue until position is filled. For questions, please contact the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Joanna Vitiello, at joanna.carrawayvitiello@rockhurst.edu.