Ranked ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/ or FULL TEACHING PROFESSOR of ARCHITECTURE / UMKC School of Science & Engineering / Natural & Built Environment Division

The School

The School of Science and Engineering, the largest school at UMKC, comprises four Divisions: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Science, and Urban Planning & Design. UMKC has offered an Architectural studies program for 38 years. The new Bachelor of Architecture degree program, approved by the University of Missouri Board of Curators, is the first public Architecture program in Missouri. The first cohort began in Fall 2024, with the program growing annually.

Job Description

The Division of the Natural and Built Environment at the University of Missouri-Kansas City invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in Architecture. The position could be at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor with a 9-month faculty contract starting in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be part of building a new accredited 5-year Bachelor of Architecture program.

• Qualified candidates should have either an established research portfolio or a commitment to innovative, traditional, and technology-driven teaching.
• Candidates must also be licensed architects, US or International, and have at least five years of experience for an associate teaching professor candidate and beyond five years for a full teaching professor candidate in an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor.
• Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to interact with local firms and alumni.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in developing curricular advancements, technology infrastructure, civic engagement, and professional interactions that will lead to national accreditation.
• Funding, community excitement, and student interest are high, moving the academic program swiftly to accreditation.

Areas of Expertise

The ideal candidate will possess academic experience with a background in studio instruction, studio pedagogy, digital and/or building technology. Areas of expertise may include architectural graphics, visualization, traditional and digital design, building systems, technology, structural systems, sustainable design, and design+build. This is a rare opportunity to build a new and unique program.

Qualifications

• All candidates must hold one of the following:
• - Professional graduate degree in architecture.
• - Professional undergraduate degree in architecture and a graduate or doctoral degree.
• For Associate Non-tenure track Teaching Professor or Full Non-tenure track Teaching Professor consideration:
• - Candidates must also be a licensed architect, US or International.
• - Candidates must also have at least five years of experience for an associate teaching professor candidate and beyond five years for a full teaching professor candidate in an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor.
• - Candidates must also demonstrate that they work well with colleagues and students in performing their university responsibilities at their previous institutions or workplace.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience or capacity for integrating emerging technologies with studio, seminar, and/or lecture teaching.
• Experience with or ability to implement experimental teaching in terms of modality, methodology, and/or format.
• Experience with or aptitude for teaching experiential, collaborative, and/or interdisciplinary courses.
• Experience with architectural design that strives for impact on culture, society, communities, regions, and the planet.
• Experience in a creative practice that participates in the discipline of architecture through critique, experimentation, or other means.
• Experience that exhibits exceptional professional practice integrating beauty, equity, resilience, and environmental performance.
• Experience with focusing on student success, student empowerment, and the development of wide-ranging cultures within studio and classroom settings.
• Experience with facilitating or teaching others about identifying and addressing hurdles to access to the built environment and/or the profession of architecture.
• Experience through a practice or scholarship that engages and makes accessible content, cultures, and bodies of knowledge from historically restrained communities, geographies, and local cultures.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank.

Application Materials

To apply, candidates must complete the name and contact information on the online application at Careers - Human Resources | University of Missouri-Kansas City, click on Academic Position Job Opening ID 58322. Application materials should be combined into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and uploaded as a resume attachment. References will be contacted for finalists.

Information and Accommodations

Please direct all inquiries and correspondence to Sarah Beth Schulz, Executive Assistant to the Dean of School of Science and Engineering. schulzsb@umkc.edu. Technical issues can be reported to umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu. Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. Contact the Office of Equity & Title IX at (816) 235-1771 for assistance.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.

About UMKC Architecture

The Architecture program is part of a multidisciplinary environment that includes construction, structural engineering, environmental science, urban planning, and more. The goal is for our students to have a chance of interacting with other students and faculty in complimentary disciplines, such as construction materials and management or urban planning. The Natural and Built Environment stresses the power of design and the importance of the built world.

About UMKC

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 13,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. SSE currently has an enrollment of more than 3,500 students, undergraduate and graduate. UMKC is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with multifarious communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure life. UMKC plays a critical role in the region's health, business, and defense, and workforce development.

Community Information

Kansas City is a City on the Rise. Big city life and Midwest charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds – a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. Kansas City, with a population of more than 2.4 million, is one of the most entrepreneurial cities in America and is amongst the top five cities with the largest concentration of engineers, scientists, and architects in the USA. Our UMKC campus is centered in the hub of business activity, cultural arts, and health science research engagement. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, a new international airport, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails, and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts, all within an easy drive.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.