Job Description
Overview
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA) at Auburn University, a comprehensive land-grant and research institution, invites applications for two Visiting Assistant Professor positions in Architecture centered on teaching design studio and seminar/lecturer courses commencing August 2026.
APLA has a 118-year history of educating architects, interior architects, landscape architects, and planners. The school contributes to the region and to the profession through outreach, scholarship, and creative work. APLA includes four allied disciplines: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Environmental Design, and Landscape Architecture, and it offers both Bachelor's and Master's degree options. APLA resides in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction along with the School of Industrial and Graphic Design and the McWhorter School of Building Science.
The Architecture program seeks candidates whose design research / practice is grounded in architectural innovation. We welcome candidates engaged in a range of progressive practices and scholarship in architecture and allied fields. Applicants are expected to teach and conduct research/lead creative activity that contributes to or challenges current architectural thinking. The successful candidates will teach design studios that integrate social, technical, and environmental considerations into architectural design and relevant courses in building technology. Additionally, the candidates should have a strong teaching and research interest in one or more of the following areas: fabrication technologies, materials research, environmental controls, building systems/performance, sustainability, high performance assemblies, and/or resilience.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the appointment include teaching, research, and service. The successful candidates for the positions will be able to teach undergraduate architecture studios, lecture courses, and/or seminars/workshops related to advanced architectural design courses. Candidates will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of scholarly and/or creative work within the discipline. APLA is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research, outreach, and service. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a PhD, Master of Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture, or a Bachelor of Architecture plus a terminal degree in a related field, at the time employment begins. The candidates selected for these positions must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time of employment and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Auburn Unviversity is an EEO/VET/Disability Employer.
Desired Qualifications:
Desired qualifications include: demonstrated ability to teach design studio and related courses in a professional degree program, evidence of outstanding design skills, evidence of research/creative scholarship or the ability to develop and maintain an active research/creative scholarly program, holding a professional license in Architecture, or completion of the experience requirements of the AXP program.
Required submission materials:
Combine into one document and upload your letter of interest that identifies an area of teaching specialization and defines your scholarly plan and curriculum vitae under the “Resume Upload” section (maximum files size: 5MB). All other documents should be uploaded under “Additional Documents.”
1) a letter of interest that identifies an area of teaching specialization and defines your scholarly plan
2) a curriculum vitae
3) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references
4) a print-ready portfolio containing professional, creative work and /or research, examples of prior teaching experience and sample student works. (12MB maximum)
Review of applications will begin on 29 May 2026 and continue until the positions are filled. If applicants have questions or need assistance in completing the application, including reasonable accommodations, please email Olivia Rodriguez: onr0002@auburn.edu
Please visit the following website for additional information: Faculty Life at Auburn | Office of the Provost
Contract Type
Limited Term
Why Work at Auburn?
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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