Assistant Professor of Architecture

Benedictine College • Atchison, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Architecture Department seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architecture position. The successful candidate will teach 1-2 classical design studios every semester. Additional teaching responsibilities will range from technical studios and/or lecture courses that cover various subjects related to classical design principles, such as, the Orders, hand-drafting, perspective, and/or Beaux-Arts watercolor techniques and ink-rendering. The preferred candidate will be able to teach or co-teach on various topics related to the building arts. The typical responsibilities of this position will consist of teaching approximately 12-credit hours per semester. The successful candidate will begin August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a unique classical architecture program (offering a B.A. in Architecture) by teaching the art of architecture. From this perspective the successful candidate will help motivate students to understand, preserve, and carry forward classical and vernacular architecture traditions in the service of families and their communities, their institutions, their liturgies, their public processions, etc. The Architecture Department seeks a candidate who understands, is enthusiastic about, and intends to make a significant contribution to the mission of Benedictine College. Benedictine College is an academic community sponsored by the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey. To that end, the successful candidate will strive as a member of the college community to support the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church.

Requirements

• Demonstrates expertise in classical architecture, design, and the building arts.
• Delivers effective instruction in both studio and lecture settings.
• Fosters student learning through mentorship, constructive critique, and academic advising.
• Promotes creativity, technical proficiency, critical thinking, and professional development.
• Delivers engaging and effective instruction that promotes student learning, growth, and achievement.
• Employs sound pedagogical practices and provides timely, constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates knowledge of classical architecture, architectural design, drawing, and related building arts.
• Maintains professional competence and incorporates relevant developments into instruction.
• Advises and mentors students on academic, professional, and career development matters.
• Cultivates an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, creativity, and personal responsibility.
• Contributes to the advancement of the discipline through scholarship, creative work, professional practice, presentations, publications, or other recognized achievements.
• Supports the Catholic mission of Benedictine College and contributes positively to departmental, campus, and community initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, students, and administrators in service to the College.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of classical architecture.
• Possesses the capacity to contribute through teaching and scholarly or creative professional work.
• Submit PDF files (10 MB maximum) containing: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae (maximum 5 pages), Statement of Teaching Philosophy (maximum 1 page), Statement of Scholarship Interests (maximum 1 page), Mission Alignment Statement (maximum 2 pages), Portfolio of Professional, Scholarly, and Teaching Work (maximum 12 pages), and Three Professional References with contact information.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach or co-teach on various topics related to the building arts.
• Preference given to applicants with a Master of Architecture or an equivalent professional degree in architecture.
• Preference given to samples of hand-drawn design work, including both personal work and student work where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1-2 classical design studios every semester.
• Teach technical studios and/or lecture courses related to classical design principles (e.g., the Orders, hand-drafting, perspective, Beaux-Arts watercolor techniques, ink-rendering).
• Teach or co-teach on various topics related to the building arts.
• Teach approximately 12-credit hours per semester.
• Contribute to the classical architecture program by teaching the art of architecture.
• Motivate students to understand, preserve, and carry forward classical and vernacular architecture traditions.
• Teach undergraduate courses.
• Advise students on curricular and career choices.
• Assist student organizations.
• Participate in departmental and campus activities.
• Serve on college committees.
• Develop scholarly and professional maturity through publications, built works, conference presentations, and course material development.

What This Job Offers

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