Asst/Assc Prof of Architecture in Kansas City Urban and Housing Design

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

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About The Position

The University of Kansas (KU) School of Architecture & Design invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position focused on urban housing design, manufacturing, and economic development in the Kansas City metropolitan area beginning in the fall of 2026. This appointment reflects KU's longstanding commitment to advancing architectural education through meaningful engagement with regional partners, while also addressing critical national and global challenges in housing and sustainable urban development. It seeks ways in which humanity can inhabit this planet in a sustainable, healthy, and resilient way. It does so primarily through its NAAB accredited Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) program and its soon to be accredited Interior Architecture program. The KU architecture program has a deep and enduring connection to the architectural, design, and development communities of Kansas City. Through design studios located in the city's urban core, internships with leading firms, and partnerships with governmental agencies and private industry, KU students and faculty have long contributed to - and benefitted from - the region's vibrant urban initiatives. Building on these foundations, the successful candidate will play a central role in expanding the school's academic and research engagement in Kansas City. The successful candidate will coordinate and lead academic programs that leverage the wealth of design initiatives in the metropolitan area. Responsibilities include developing and teaching coursework at both professional and graduate levels, advancing a research agenda supported by external funding, and fostering partnerships across industry, government, and nonprofit sectors. The position will also involve coordinating existing and future programs and facilities in the school's institutes, professional options, and academic programs, ensuring alignment with the school's mission and strategic priorities. A key expectation of the position is the development of a strong research and teaching agenda in areas related to sustainable and resilient urban housing environments with a focus on technology integration or social innovation. Ideally, the successful candidate will reside in the Kansas City metropolitan area to deepen ties with the local community and ensure active participation in the region's architectural and urban development networks.

Requirements

• Demonstrated record of research, creative, and/or professional work in the candidate's area of expertise.
• PhD in Architecture or related field OR a Master's degree in Architecture or related field and 3 years of experience in architectural practice.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate studios and seminars in the candidate's area of expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Established record of teaching that is consistent with the department's standards for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor of Architecture.
• Established record of research/creative/professional work that is consistent with the department's standard for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor of Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach coursework at both professional and graduate levels.
• Advance a research agenda supported by external funding.
• Foster partnerships across industry, government, and nonprofit sectors.
• Coordinate existing and future programs and facilities in the school's institutes, professional options, and academic programs.

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree