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Job Title

Full-Time Visiting Assistant Professor of Architecture

Posting Number

P2289F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA ) at Auburn University, a comprehensive land-grant and research institution, invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Architecture centered on teaching design studio and seminar/lecturer courses commencing August 2026.

APLA has an 118-year history of educating architects, interior architects, landscape architects, and planners. The school contributes to the region and to the profession through outreach, scholarship, and creative work.APLA includes four allied disciplines: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Environmental Design, and Landscape Architecture, and it offers both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree options.APLA resides in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction along with the School of Industrial and Graphic Design and the McWhorter School of Building Science.

The Architecture program seeks candidates whose design research/practice is grounded in architectural innovation. We welcome candidates engaged in a range of progressive practices or scholarship in architecture and allied fields. Applicants are expected to teach, conduct research/lead creative activity that contributes to or challenges current architectural thinking. The successful candidate will teach design studios that integrate social, technical, and environmental considerations into architectural design and relevant courses in building technology. Additionally, the candidate should have a strong teaching and research interest in one or more of the following areas: fabrication technologies, materials research, environmental controls, building systems/performance, high performance assemblies, and/or resilience.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the appointment include teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate for the position will be able to teach undergraduate architecture studios, lecture courses, and/or seminars/workshops related to Building Technology courses. Candidates will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of scholarly and/or creative work within the discipline.APLA is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research, outreach, and service. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold a PhD, Master of Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture, or a Bachelor of Architecture plus a terminal degree in a related field, at the time employment begins. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time of employment and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Auburn University is anEEO /VET /Disability Employer.

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include: demonstrated ability to teach design studio and related courses in a professional degree program, evidence of outstanding design skills, evidence of research/creative scholarship or the ability to develop and maintain an active research/creative scholarly program, holding a professional license in Architecture, or completion of the experience requirements of theAXP program.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Require submission materials:

1) a letter of interest that identifies an area of teaching specialization and defines your scholarly plan

2) a curriculum vitae

3) names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references

4) a print-ready portfolio containing professional, creative work and/or research, examples of prior teaching experience and sample student works

Applicants must apply online at: **https://www.auemployment.com/postings/57442**

Architecture Faculty Search

School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture

104 Dudley Hall

Auburn University, AL 36849

Review of applications will begin on 15 January 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. If applicants have questions or need assistance in completing the application, including reasonable accommodations, please email Olivia Rodriguez: [email protected]

Auburn University is understanding of sensitive to the family needs of faculty including dual-career couples. Please visit the following website for additional information: https: **//www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/pdf/guidelines-dual-career-services.pdf.**

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

70,000-75,000

Open Date

Close Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Open Until Filled

Yes

References required for this position?

Yes

If yes, minimum number requested

3