Assistant Professor 212507

About the role

The Oklahoma State University School of Architecture, established in 1909, provides professional education in architecture and architectural engineering, combining a rigorous design curriculum with a strong emphasis on integrating technical and theoretical considerations. As a land‑grant institution, OSU embraces a mission of education, research, and service to advance the state and broader community. The school offers three undergraduate degree programs (Bachelor of Architecture – NAAB‑accredited, Bachelor of Architectural Engineering – ABET‑accredited, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design Studies – non‑accredited) and a Graduate Certificate in Integrative Design, supported by a faculty of 22 serving a growing student body of 550. State‑of‑the‑art facilities advance teaching and scholarship, and a collegial atmosphere is fostered through team‑taught design studios and interdisciplinary collaboration within the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach architectural design studios
• Teach lecture and seminar courses in areas related to architecture
• Maintain a robust creative and scholarly agenda
• Engage in service activities that advance the mission and goals of the School, College, and University

Requirements

• Hold a terminal degree via one of the following pathways:
  • NAAB‑accredited Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) and post‑professional degree (M. Arch. or master’s degree in a related field) and professional license
  • NAAB‑accredited Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) and professional license
  • Ph.D. in Architecture or related field
• Applicants without a professional license (except those with a Ph.D.) must outline a plan to achieve licensure prior to tenure review
• Significant professional experience is strongly encouraged

Qualifications

• Versatile, capable of teaching both foundation and advanced‑level design studios
• Demonstrates a clear creative and scholarly agenda
• Possesses a second teaching emphasis (e.g., Beginning Design, Graphic Communication, Theory and Criticism, Emerging Technologies, Building Systems, Materials, Professional Practice, or other relevant specialty)

Skills

Possible second‑teaching‑emphasis areas include Beginning Design, Graphic Communication, Theory and Criticism, Emerging Technologies, Building Systems, Materials, Professional Practice, and other relevant specialties.

Schedule

• Nine‑month, full‑time tenure‑track position
• Review of applications begins November 2026 and continues until the position is filled
• Successful candidate expected to begin appointment August 2027