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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ARCHITECTURE, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ARCHITECTURE, TENURE-TRACK

Position Description
Oklahoma State University School of Architecture is accepting applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Architecture. The successful candidate is required to teach design studios and lecture and seminar courses in areas related to architecture. While the position is primarily focused on teaching, all faculty are expected to maintain a robust creative and scholarly agenda and engage in service activities that advance the mission and goals of the School, College, and University.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Candidates are required to hold a terminal degree in Architecture through one of the following pathways:

  • NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) and post-professional degree (M.Arch. or M.S.) plus professional license.
  • NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) and professional license.
  • Ph.D. in Architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Candidates with substantial professional experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Versatile teacher able to lead both foundation and advanced-level design studios.
  • Documented creative and scholarly agenda (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, exhibitions, funded projects).
  • Curriculum enrichment through the development and delivery of new courses.
  • Active service to the program, school, university, and/or broader community.
  • Collaborative, collegial mindset with a strong record of teamwork and professional engagement.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to attach the following with their application:

  • Letter of interest, that clearly outlines your qualifications and your areas of research and teaching. Potential areas include Core Design and Design Communication, Theory and Criticism, Emerging Technologies, Evidence-Based Design, Professional Practice and Leadership, or other relevant specialties.
  • Curriculum Vitae (limit 5 pages)
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1 page limit)
  • Statement of Scholarship/Research Agenda (1 page limit)
  • Examples of Creative Professional Work, Academic Instruction, and/or Research (limit 10 pages)
  • Three references, including contact information.

Review of applications will begin October 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate is expected to begin their faculty appointment in August 2026. Questions may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee: Professor Seung Ra / Email: seung.ra@okstate.edu

Interested applicants should apply online at https://jobs.okstate.edu by searching for requisition identifier 493259.