Assistant Professor of Architectural Design

Rice University • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Rice School of Architecture invites applications and nominations for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor, focused on architectural design, beginning in fall 2027. The school welcomes the productive interrelationship of design practice and scholarship and is committed to supporting and advancing the voices of architects in academia.

The successful candidate will pursue a focused design research agenda, which may address representation, materiality, environment, or other areas, at scales ranging from the building to the city. The role includes teaching undergraduate and graduate design studios, offering lecture courses and seminars in the candidate’s areas of expertise, conducting research, and producing creative work of the highest caliber. Faculty are expected to bring a distinct voice, develop and sustain a clear line of inquiry, participate in the faculty’s intellectual conversation, and contribute to the broader advancement of architecture.

Houston offers a context for architectural discourse and design agency, with opportunities for local and global engagement through the city’s arts, culture, and industry. Rice University’s position as a research university also provides opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Candidates must hold at least a Master of Architecture degree or equivalent by July 1 of the year employment begins. Applications are due December 30, 2026.

Requirements

• A Master of Architecture degree or equivalent, fulfilled by July 1 of the year employment commences.
• A focused design research agenda.
• A distinct voice and a clear line of inquiry.
• Submit a letter of interest describing teaching, scholarship, creative work, and how the work relates to larger disciplinary conversations.
• Submit a curriculum vitae.
• Submit a research/practice portfolio highlighting design, research, creative practice, and writing (20 MB maximum).
• Submit a teaching portfolio with sample syllabi and student work (20 MB maximum).
• Provide contact information for three professional or academic references.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pursue a focused design research agenda.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate design studios.
• Offer lecture courses and seminars in areas of expertise.
• Conduct research and produce creative work of the highest caliber.
• Develop and sustain a clear line of inquiry.
• Participate in the faculty’s collective intellectual conversation.
• Contribute to the advancement of the field of architecture.

What This Job Offers

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