Assistant Professor-in-Residence in Professional Practice and Community Engagement [R0151725]
About The Position
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Architecture invites applications for an Assistant Professor-in-Residence position in Professional Practice and Community Engagement in Architecture. This is a non-tenure-track, full-time academic appointment within the College of Fine Arts. This position is designed to strengthen the school’s instructional and outreach capacity in areas directly aligned with NAAB accreditation criteria, including professional practice, leadership, collaboration, and community engagement. The successful candidate will play a central role in bridging academic instruction with professional practice and community-based design initiatives.
Requirements
- Terminal degree in Architecture from a professionally accredited institution as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
- Professional licensure in architecture
- Demonstrated professional experience in architectural practice
- Evidence of engagement in community-based, public-interest, or applied design work
- Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students in a professional-practice context
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience in an accredited architecture program
- Demonstrated success in developing industry and/or community partnerships
- Experience with community design practice
- Familiarity with NAAB accreditation standards and processes
Responsibilities
- Support the school’s instructional, outreach, and accreditation missions through the delivery of professionally grounded coursework in architectural practice, including project delivery, ethics, and practice operations.
- Provide mentorship to students pursuing internships, licensure pathways (AXP/ARE), and career placement.
- Lead or contribute to community-engaged design studios and initiatives in partnership with local organizations, public agencies, and nonprofit stakeholders, translating real-world challenges into applied learning experiences.
- Cultivate and sustain industry and community partnerships to expand experiential learning opportunities and workforce development pipelines.
- Contribute to NAAB accreditation and assessment efforts through documentation of professional practice and engagement activities.
- Participate in applied research and School-wide initiatives that connect students to practice-based and community-centered work.
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
