Assistant / Associate Professor in Architecture

Cal Poly • San Luis, CA

17h • $97,008 - $113,172 • Onsite

About The Position

ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING TECHNOLOGY + DESIGN We invite applicants with expertise in the creative integration of architectural building technologies, including environmentally conscious design , construction systems (materials, structure, envelope); site contextual systems (analysis and design); and building systems (passive and active thermal control, daylighting, electric lighting, acoustics) to begin on August 17, 2026. Candidates’ research and/or substantial architectural practice experience should demonstrate the integration of building technology systems in addition to a record of successful teaching. Candidates should address the interrelationships of social-equity, climate resilience, and sustainable building technologies within the built environment in their teaching, scholarship, critical practice and/or service. Primary teaching responsibilities will include architectural building technology lecture courses and related hands-on activity coursework. Additional teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate design studio, and/or research related courses based on the candidate’s interests and experience. Rank and salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Anticipated hiring ranges: Assistant Professor: $97,008 - $103,644 Associate Professor: $104,004 -$113,172 ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, undergraduate architecture students take two full academic years of Building Technology, including “Architectural Technology Fundamentals” in the second year and “Architectural Systems Integration” in the third year. These courses are taught through lectures and associated activity coursework in both year levels and are taught by a collaborative team of faculty. In lecture mode, building technology topics are delivered to the entire student cohort. In activity mode, faculty work with smaller student cohorts on hands-on applied knowledge activities. The Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Architecture Department has a strong reputation for providing a rigorous education, focused on issues of contemporary concern. The polytechnic tradition of the five-year Bachelor of Architecture program emphasizes application, reflection, collaboration, and project-based learning, succinctly described as “learn by doing.” We encourage creative inquiry, making, and theoretical speculation, supported by extensive fabrication facilities in the Support Shop, as well as the book and materials library, the Neel Resource Center. The CAED also maintains a nine-acre outdoor experimental construction laboratory, Poly Canyon, and an indoor fabrication and construction facility, the Simpson Strong-Tie Materials Demonstration Lab. For further information about the department, college, and university, please visit our web sites: www.architecture.calpoly.edu , www.caed.calpoly.edu ,and www.calpoly.edu . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Requirements

• Professional degree in architecture
• Master’s degree in architecture (or allied discipline) or D. Arch.
• Architectural license or Ph.D. (see note below)
• Professional experience in architecture
• Relevant college-level teaching experience
• A body of work corresponding to the advertised position
• Appointments may be offered to candidates eligible for licensure or nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD); however, promotion and tenure are contingent on an architecture license or Ph.D.

Nice To Haves

• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with professional experience and/or specialization in a scholarly area that addresses social and environmental equity in the built environment, such as affordable housing and resilient communities.

Responsibilities

• Primary teaching responsibilities will include architectural building technology lecture courses and related hands-on activity coursework.
• Additional teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate design studio, and/or research related courses based on the candidate’s interests and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees