Assistant/Associate Professor in Architecture (Tenure-Track/Tenured)

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tulane University School of Architecture and Built Environment (TuSABE) seeks multiple Assistant or Associate Professors in Architecture for tenure-track or tenured appointments. The program seeks candidates who can integrate their expertise into a coherent design pedagogy and demonstrate enthusiasm and strong qualifications for teaching core design studios and courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates with backgrounds in history and theory are welcome and should be able to translate those skills into compelling design studio pedagogy.

The School is particularly interested in candidates with excellence in architectural design studio teaching and teaching, research, or creative practice in one or more of these areas: Computational Design, Digital Media, and Representation; Energy Modeling, Circularity, and Decarbonization; Digital Fabrication and Robotics; Building Tectonics and Structural Design; or Urban Design, Mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Spatial Data Analysis. One position will be shared between the Architecture and Sustainable Urbanism programs, with teaching responsibilities in urban mapping, digital media and representation, and architectural and urban design studios. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The expected start date is July 1, 2027.

Faculty teach across TuSABE programs, collaborate with colleagues and other university departments, help develop curriculum, contribute to cross-disciplinary research initiatives, and serve on academic committees. Candidates are expected to pursue a clear agenda of design research, publications or scholarly writing, and creative production. Successful candidates will teach design studios, lectures, and seminar courses related to their expertise, including undergraduate and graduate studios, particularly in the core curriculum, and coursework in their area of expertise.

TuSABE offers undergraduate and graduate Architecture programs and allied programs and degree paths, and supports community-engaged design, design-build, interdisciplinary research studios, and research initiatives focused on climate change and urbanism. The School is based in Richardson Memorial Hall in New Orleans, with studios, fabrication shops, classrooms, exhibition space, and offices. Tulane is a tier-one research university and an Association of American Universities member. The School emphasizes design, research, and practice in the built environment, interdisciplinary collaboration, social equity, and climate action.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in architecture (Master of Architecture) or an equivalent graduate professional degree, including Urban Design and Spatial Analytics, a doctorate, or a Ph.D. in architecture or related fields.
• At least one year of teaching experience at a higher education institution.
• Proficiency in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Demonstrated commitment to rigorous research and curriculum development.

Nice To Haves

• Professional licensure in the United States or an international equivalent is desirable.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Computational Design, Digital Media, and Representation; Energy Modeling, Circularity, and Decarbonization; Digital Fabrication and Robotics; Building Tectonics and Structural Design; or Urban Design, Mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Spatial Data Analysis.
• Background in history and theory, with the ability to translate those skills into compelling design studio pedagogy.
• Excellence in teaching architectural design studios and in teaching, research, or creative practice in an area of interest.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level architectural design studios, particularly within the core curriculum.
• Teach lectures, seminar courses, and other coursework related to the candidate’s area of expertise.
• For the position shared with Sustainable Urbanism, teach urban mapping, digital media and representation, and architectural and urban design studios.
• Work with faculty colleagues, the dean, and other Tulane departments to develop curriculum.
• Contribute to cross-disciplinary research initiatives.
• Engage in service through academic committees.
• Pursue a clear agenda of design research, publications or scholarly writing, and creative production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior