Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Architectural Design

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

5h

About The Position

James Madison University's School of Art, Design, and Art History is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architectural Design for its Bachelor of Fine Arts program. This full-time, 10-month academic appointment begins August 10, 2027. The successful candidate will teach architectural design studios and lecture and seminar classes, and contribute to a collaborative academic community that encourages independent thought and creativity, embraces cultural expression, and promotes excellence in architectural design practice and scholarship.

The candidate will be qualified to teach materials, representation, visualization, digital techniques, and architectural history and theory relevant to contemporary architectural design. The role includes mentoring undergraduate students, curriculum development, advising, and active participation in departmental and college-wide service. The candidate will also contribute service to the design profession and academic community at JMU and help shape the development of the growing program.

The School of Art, Design, and Art History serves more than 620 majors across undergraduate and graduate programs and employs nearly 60 faculty and staff. Its mission is to collaborate as creators and scholars to advance independent thought through rigorous practice and research.

Requirements

• At minimum, a graduate degree in architecture, a related creative field, or an equivalent international terminal degree in architecture.
• An active body of scholarly work and/or creative design practice demonstrating quality and distinction in the candidate's field or practice.
• Engagement and curiosity in haptic and phenomenal inquiry.
• Software proficiency, such as Rhino, Revit, and Adobe Suite.
• Demonstrated commitment to building a respectful scholarly environment.
• Knowledge of contemporary global issues and practices in design.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate-level teaching experience, including design studios, electives, and technical or theoretical seminars.
• Versatility with contemporary design technologies and architectural theory, and the ability to adapt to evolving curricular needs.
• An undergraduate degree in architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum development.
• Capacity to advocate and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff.
• Professional licensure or progress toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach architectural design studios and lecture and seminar classes.
• Teach courses in materials, representation, visualization, digital techniques, and architectural history and theory relevant to contemporary architectural design.
• Mentor undergraduate students.
• Develop curriculum and advise students.
• Participate actively in departmental and college-wide service initiatives.
• Provide service to the design profession and JMU academic community.
• Contribute to the development and direction of the Architectural Design program.

What This Job Offers

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