Assistant Professor in Architecture, College of Architecture, Design & Engineering, Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls Campus

About the role

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

The Department of Architecture at Thomas Jefferson University, together with the College of Architecture, Design, & Engineering (CADE), seeks candidates for the position of full-time (9-month) Assistant Professor of Architecture. Two positions are available on Tenure, Teacher Scholar, or Practice-Scholar tracks. Academic track and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Candidates should have expertise in two or more of the following areas

comprehensive design building technology advanced fabrication and material technologies design computation

Successful candidates will be expected to teach design studios, lecture courses, and seminars relating to their areas of expertise, while teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

We seek applicants whose work and lived experiences will expand our intellectual diversity. We value candidates whose work elevates marginalized voices, embraces the humanistic dimensions of design, and engages their intersection with architecture. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented communities including women, Native American peoples, Black and Indigenous peoples of color, Latinx, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Qualifications

Consideration will be given to applicants with experience in architectural practice, research, and teaching in the areas of comprehensive design, building technology, advanced fabrication, and design computation. Particular consideration will be given to those candidates who have demonstrated successful integration of knowledge in building technology, advanced fabrication, and design computation within advanced architectural design studios.

Candidates must possess all of following credentials

• A professional degree in architecture (BArch or MArch)
• A master's degree in architecture or a related field (MArch, MS, etc.)
• Either professional licensure or a doctorate in architecture or a related field
• (advanced ABD candidates will be considered.)

Candidates must have a minimum of two years of professional experience in architecture. Foreign equivalents to U.S. degrees and licensure are acceptable. Uniquely qualified candidates without the minimum academic credentials who hold a professional license in architecture, with exceptional professional experience, and widely recognized professional work will also be considered. Candidates must have classroom teaching or practical experience using advanced digital software and technologies related to the discipline.

About the College of Architecture, Design & Engineering

The College of Architecture, Design & Engineering at Thomas Jefferson University is comprised of five departments: Architecture, Interior Design & Interior Architecture, Sustainable Environments, Construction Management & Engineering, and Design with undergraduate, graduate, and PhD degree programs.

The mission of the College of Architecture, Design, and Engineering is to educate the next generation of architects, designers, engineers and construction professionals to be independent thinkers, innovative problem solvers and ethical leaders committed to creating a more socially equitable, sustainable and flourishing future.

Grounded in human-centered design, interdisciplinary collaboration and applied learning, the college combines rigorous disciplinary education with experiential learning, research and real-world practice. Our curricula encourage students to integrate creativity, critical inquiry, emerging technologies and systems thinking approaches to address the complex challenges of an interconnected and rapidly evolving world.

While deeply grounded in their chosen profession, students can customize their educational experience by drawing upon the diverse majors, disciplines and areas of expertise across the college and university, creating personalized pathways that broaden their perspectives and expand their professional capabilities.

Application Procedures

Letter of Application: We request a statement that provides an overview of the candidate's interest in the position relative to their experience and goals. The letter should include 1) a statement of teaching philosophy, 2) research and /or practice agenda, and 3) an outline of service related to the discipline. Include past and current contributions as well as vision and plans for the future. (2-page maximum)

Curriculum Vitae

Portfolio of Teaching, Research and/or Professional Work: We request evidence of successful, innovative, and collaborative work demonstrating a focus on the intersection of this position's areas of specialization.

Names and contact information for three (3) References

Candidates also need to submit on-line application/CV; then enter in search box Job ID # REQ-0038894

The preferred submission deadline for materials is January 19, 2027. The search will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.

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3243 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.

Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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