Assistant Professor, Architecture Structures and Technology

About the role

The Department of Architecture in the nationally ranked School of Architecture at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-earning Assistant Professor of Architecture and Structural Design beginning August 13, 2026. This appointment has a focus on research and teaching of structures and design studios at both undergraduate and graduate levels, primarily within the professional Master of Architecture program.

Qualifications

• We invite dynamic individuals with expertise in structural design, holding an advanced professional degree in architecture, an engineering background, and university teaching experience.
• The successful candidate will teach core and advanced courses in structures and design studios while maintaining research that bridges architectural design and engineering principles.
• The ideal candidate will advance the field through peer-reviewed research, publication, and creative work.
• We seek candidates with a proven record of bringing innovative approaches to teaching and research. Prior graduate teaching experience is essential, particularly in areas that emphasize the integration of engineering and architectural design.
• The ability to engage students through hands-on learning, critical thinking, and the application of emerging technologies will be highly valued.
• The minimum academic credentials required for the position: The Master of Architecture, the Master of Science in Engineering, or the equivalent international degrees in Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field. PhD, DDes, and/or professional licensure are preferred.

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.