Tenure Track - Assistant Professor, Architecture

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Architecture is seeking a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor to teach design studios, starting in July 2025. The role emphasizes strong teaching experience, leadership potential, critical thinking design skills, and engagement with contemporary design issues. The successful candidate will contribute to the educational mission at undergraduate, professional, and doctoral levels, while also producing scholarly work and engaging in professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach design studios at undergraduate, professional, and doctoral levels.
• Mentor and inspire students in their design education.
• Coordinate and lead core design studio courses.
• Engage in professional and scholarly work, including projects, exhibitions, and publications.
• Integrate contemporary design challenges into teaching and research.

Requirements

• Professionally accredited Master's degree in Architecture; PhD is welcome but not required.
• Proven record of effective teaching and coordination within design studios.
• Demonstrated leadership roles in prestigious institutions or organizations.
• Advanced design thinking abilities and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Early-career achievements indicating a trajectory toward becoming a leading design professional.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration in design education.
• Familiarity with contemporary design trends and challenges.

Benefits

• Access to university resources and facilities for research and practice.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the academic community.