UMass Amherst Design and Structures Assistant Professor

Boston Society Of Landscape Architects • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Architecture at UMass Amherst invites applicants with strong backgrounds in architecture and structural engineering for buildings, for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position in Design and Structures starting September 1, 2026. The department is particularly interested in candidates with an interest in building structures, building technologies, adaptive reuse/historic preservation, and experience in professional practice. We seek highly motivated, collaborative, and innovative candidates. Applicants should be able to teach statics and strength of materials, and structural analysis and design at upper-level undergraduate and graduate levels. We seek a candidate who takes an integrated and innovative approach to teaching structures, and who can actively participate in and teach design studios, in addition to developing and pursuing a dynamic and timely research agenda. Teaching duties will include instructing undergraduate and graduate students in introductory and advanced topics in structural building design, in addition to design studios, lectures and seminars, thesis advising, honors colloquia, practicums, and independent studies. Initial teaching responsibilities per academic year will include a minimum of two studios plus two structural design courses. Significant service is also expected, including career preparation-related events and recruitment outreach, in addition to participation in department- and university-level committees and service to the profession.

Requirements

• A terminal degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction from an accredited institution (or international equivalent).
• Significant study of, and/or professional experience in both architectural design and structural engineering, with a terminal degree or an equivalent international degree in one discipline (Master of Architecture or PhD).
• Evidence of ability to engage in teaching and practice of architecture.
• Commitment to and understanding of teaching diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Professional licensure in either architecture or engineering.
• Record of excellence in teaching structures and design.
• Record of publishing and seeking funding in relevant topics.
• Demonstrated interest in service to the university and the profession.

Responsibilities

• Instructing undergraduate and graduate students in introductory and advanced topics in structural building design
• Teaching design studios, lectures and seminars, thesis advising, honors colloquia, practicums, and independent studies
• Teaching a minimum of two studios plus two structural design courses per academic year
• Significant service, including career preparation-related events and recruitment outreach
• Participation in department- and university-level committees
• Service to the profession

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree