Assistant Professor in Architecture, College of Architecture, Design & Engineering, Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls Campus

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Architecture at Thomas Jefferson University, together with the College of Architecture, Design & Engineering, seeks an Assistant Professor of Architecture for a full-time, 9-month appointment. Two positions are available on Tenure, Teacher Scholar, or Practice-Scholar tracks. Academic track and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates should have expertise in at least two of these areas: comprehensive design, building technology, advanced fabrication and material technologies, and design computation. Successful candidates will teach design studios, lecture courses, and seminars related to their expertise at undergraduate and graduate levels. The department seeks applicants whose work and lived experiences expand intellectual diversity, elevate marginalized voices, embrace the humanistic dimensions of design, and engage their intersection with architecture. The Department of Architecture emphasizes design excellence, social equity, and sustainability. The college promotes human-centered design, interdisciplinary collaboration, applied learning, and the use of creativity, critical inquiry, emerging technologies, and systems thinking to address complex challenges. The preferred submission deadline is January 19, 2027; the search will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

Requirements

Professional degree in architecture (BArch or MArch).
Master’s degree in architecture or a related field (MArch, MS, etc.).
Either professional licensure or a doctorate in architecture or a related field; advanced ABD candidates will be considered.
At least two years of professional experience in architecture.
Classroom teaching or practical experience using advanced digital software and technologies related to the discipline.
Expertise in two or more of the following areas: comprehensive design, building technology, advanced fabrication and material technologies, and design computation.
Applicants with foreign equivalents to U.S. degrees and licensure are eligible.
Uniquely qualified candidates without the minimum academic credentials may be considered if they hold a professional architecture license and have exceptional professional experience and widely recognized professional work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in architectural practice, research, and teaching in comprehensive design, building technology, advanced fabrication, and design computation.
Demonstrated successful integration of building technology, advanced fabrication, and design computation within advanced architectural design studios.
Work and lived experiences that expand intellectual diversity and elevate marginalized voices, embrace humanistic dimensions of design, and engage their intersection with architecture.
Innovative and collaborative teaching, research, and/or professional work focused on the intersection of the position’s areas of specialization.

Responsibilities

Teach design studios, lecture courses, and seminars relating to areas of expertise.
Teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Contribute to the department’s academic community through teaching, research and/or professional practice, and service related to the discipline.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps