Assistant Professor of Architecture

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one of three specialized areas: Structures, Design and Professional Practice, or Design and History/Theory.
• Maintain a teaching load of 18 credits per academic year.
• Contribute to the architectural design studio culture through regular desk critiques and review sessions.
• Engage in active creative or scholarly pursuits, including peer-reviewed publications and professional development.
• Participate in departmental and college committees, student advising, and recruitment efforts.
• Support an inclusive learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging for all students.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture (M.Arch) or a comparable professional degree.
• For the Structures position: A graduate degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or an allied field.
• For Design and Professional Practice or History/Theory positions: A graduate degree in Architecture.
• Demonstrated knowledge of architectural design pedagogy.
• Ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate-level courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or an allied discipline (or ABD status).
• Previous college-level teaching experience in your specific area of expertise.
• Experience with digital tools, BIM workflows, or state-of-the-art simulation software.
• Professional registration or membership (e.g., AIA, NCARB, PE, RA).
• A promising scholarly trajectory and research focus.

About the Company

The University of Hartford is an academic community that values integrity, curiosity, and excellence. The Department of Architecture, located within the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA), provides students with a challenging and mentoring learning environment. Our faculty benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including the Hursey Center, which offers specialized research labs and maker spaces for architecture and engineering scholarship.