Assistant Professor, Architecture (Tenure-Track) (Finance)

The School of Architecture and Community Design (SACD) in USF's College of Design, Art & Performance is seeking an innovator and collaborator in bridging and extending the discipline and practices of architecture.

Excellent designer-practitioners with expertise in architectural and urban histories, site planning and development, design computing, and/or building materials and systems are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate, in line with the performance expectations of an R1 AAU institution, will work toward the rank of professor, which 1entails maintaining an active record of research and/or reflective practice of high impact at the national or international level.

The tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Architecture is a nine-month, full-time position which contributes to the research, teaching, and service missions of the University of South Florida. The anticipated start date is August 2025.Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in architecture (M.Arch.) or comparable degree in related field.
• Professional practice experience in architecture.
• Teaching experience in architecture.
• Demonstrated commitment to research and/or reflective practice and promise of continued productivity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of excellence in architectural practice.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Indication of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants must provide the following documents with their applications:

• Letter of interest.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy, one page maximum.
• Statement of research and/or reflective practice interests, one page maximum.
• Digital portfolio (PDF format) that includes examples of professional architectural practice work, other research and/or reflective practice works, and teaching outcomes (student work).
• List of three references (to be contacted at a later date).

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be received until the position is filled.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish, document, and disseminate an original, coherent, and meaningful program of research and/or reflective practice .
• Impart knowledge and skills and stimulate students' critical thinking and creative abilities through highly effective graduate and undergraduate teaching in studios, lectures, seminars, and directed studies (e.g. thesis).
• Provide public service that extends professional or discipline related contributions to university, local, state, national, and/or international communities.