Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice - Architecture

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Architecture and Design at the University of Kansas invites applications for a part- or full-time (80%-100%), non-tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice with expertise in integrated design, technology in design, AI in professional practice, sustainability, project management, and/or other significant areas of professional practice. The appointment is expected to begin in the spring semester of 2027. This position may be appointed for up to an initial three-year period with an opportunity for extension/renewal after a comprehensive review. The teaching responsibilities of this position will be focused on studio instruction in the accredited Master of Architecture curriculum. The successful candidate for this position is expected to have significant professional experience as outlined in the Required Qualifications. The Architecture Department faculty’s core purpose is to prepare new practitioners in the design of the built environment, and for the path to architectural licensure. It seeks ways by which humanity can inhabit this planet in a sustainably healthy way. It does so primarily through its NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) accredited Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program and its accredited Interior Architecture program. The faculty is committed to excellence in applying our knowledge and experience in educating the next generation of architects. The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to its knowledge and teaching as described above. In addition to the M.Arch and IA degrees, the Architecture Department also offers an a PhD in architecture and multiple certificate programs. It has summer, semester, and year-long study abroad programs around the globe. The Architecture Department has recognized areas of expertise across Design-build, Sports and Leisure, Health and Wellness, Interior Architecture, Urban Housing, Urban Design, Aviation and Transit, Historic Preservation, and Sustainable Design, among others.

Requirements

• Demonstrated record of professional work and/or creative work that demonstrates expertise in a range of building typologies, consultation, and/or project management in practice.
• At least 9 years of professional experience.
• Architectural licensure.
• A professional degree in architecture (Bachelor’s-level or higher), NAAB-accredited or equivalent.
• Any successful candidate without a Master’s degree will require approval from the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs.
• Sustained record of teaching and/or professional mentoring and team leadership demonstrating consistent performance across several semesters (for Associate Professor candidates only).
• Sustained record of professional work and/or creative work with at least 10 years of professional experience (for Associate Professor candidates only).
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in integrated design, technology in design, AI in professional practice, sustainability, project management, and/or other significant areas of professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (80%): The typical teaching expectation for Professors of Practice in Architecture is 12 credit hours per semester. This equates to two 6-credit hour studios OR one 6-credit hour studio and two 3-credit hour courses per semester. Specific course assignments and locations are at the discretion of the Chair of the Architecture Department, although candidates may be consulted about their preferences. Teaching typically, but not exclusively, involves being an instructor of record for courses, but may include team teaching, carrying out course transformation, assessment of learning outcomes, or other activities to implement innovations in teaching and learning.
• Service (20%): Serve the department, university, state, and/or the profession. This includes attending departmental meetings and serving on committees (as appropriate). All faculty members are expected to follow the school’s standards of professionalism.

What This Job Offers

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