Associate Clinical Professor, Architecture

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Department of Engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure track position at the rank of Associate Clinical Professor of Architecture to begin as early as Summer 2026. This TAMU-CC faculty position will support the new 2+2 Bachelor of Science in Architecture / Bachelor of Architecture programs being developed in conjunction with the Associate of Science in Architecture Program located at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi. Students in the new programs will take their first two years of courses at Del Mar College and the last two or three years at TAMU-CC, depending on the program (BS ARCH or BARCH). The program is expected to begin in the fall 2026 semester. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in architectural practice, a passion for mentorship, and a commitment to expanding access to architectural education. Beyond teaching, the selected candidate will assist in developing a new architecture program, collaborating with administrators to shape innovative curricula, recruitment strategies, and pathways for students who may not traditionally pursue architecture. Teaching responsibilities will include leading courses that blend theory with hands-on application, ensuring students develop a deep understanding of architecture’s technical, aesthetic, and experiential dimensions. This position is ideal for an architect passionate about mentorship, program development, and broadening the reach of architectural education. The Department of Engineering is currently home to five accredited programs in Engineering and Engineering Technology and a program for the MS in Engineering. The programs prepare well-educated, highly skilled, and socially and professionally responsible engineers and engineering technologists from a multifaceted population of students so that they can have productive and rewarding careers at local, state, and national levels. It is expected that the new programs in Architecture, building on the preparation provided to the students by the well-established and highly productive AS in Architecture program at Del Mar College, will achieve equivalent levels of success. Graduates will be well grounded in the fundamentals of architecture, communications, and problem solving. To ensure that our graduates are valued by industry and to continually improve our program, input will be sought from employers, our alumni and an industrial advisory committee so that the changing needs of industry are met. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Architecture
Minimum of five (5) years of experience at the assistant clinical professor or comparable rank
Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in architectural practice
Demonstrated teaching excellence at the university level
A track record in or interest in commitment to educational access and program innovation

Nice To Haves

Architectural license from a U. S. jurisdiction
Industry connections and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Upper-level design studios and thesis projects
Site planning, detailing, and sketching
Beauty, phenomenology, and multisensory design
Research on human interactions with the built environment
Career advising, helping students prepare for architectural practice
Recruitment of new students, ensuring multifaceted and collaborative program growth
Building relationships with alumni and architecture professionals
Developing programs for students who are considered outliers, supporting alternative educational pathways
Oversight of student organizations, fostering leadership, networking, and collaboration
Program development, working closely with administrators to shape a new architecture program
Expanding access, exploring creative methods to establish pathways for students from non-traditional backgrounds
Establishing assessment policies and procedures in preparation for applications for accreditation for the new programs