Job Seekers, Welcome to ALUMNI CAREER CENTER
Assistant Professor - Architecture
Washington State University
Assistant Professor - Architecture
Washington State University
 Assistant Professor - Architecture Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: February 1, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 161-NN_FACULTY - Scholarly Assistant Professor - Career, 270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor Business Title: Assistant Professor - Architecture Employee Type: Faculty Position Term: 9 Month - Summer Position Details: The Opportunity: The School of Design and Construction (SDC) at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a full-time faculty member as either a continuous career-track (non-tenure track) Assistant Professor OR a permanent tenure-track Assistant Professor. Duties and Responsibilities for both tracks: The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community committed to being the premier destination for integrated design and construction education in the nation. Through collaboration across Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, and emerging programs in Energy Conscious Construction, faculty and students work together to prepare the next generation of professionals for the complex, interconnected challenges of the built environment. The successful candidate will teach design studios and lecture or seminar courses that form the core of the architecture curriculum at both undergraduate and NAAB-accredited graduate levels. Teaching areas may include design fundamentals, building systems, architectural theory, or professional practice, depending on expertise, as well as interdisciplinary courses offered across the school. This position is expected to contribute to school and university service, support student learning and success, and participate in an inclusive academic community. Those with multidisciplinary research and/or teaching interests are encouraged to apply. Duties and Responsibilities for Career-Track Assistant Professor This is a 100% FTE position with an 80% Teaching and 20% service workload distribution. The successful candidate will primarily focus on teaching excellence, contributing to curriculum development, studio coordination, and mentorship of students. The ability to conduct research and scholarly activities in a defined area of interest is beneficial but not required. Duties and Responsibilities for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor This is a 100% FTE position with a 40% Research, 40% Teaching, and 20% Service workload distribution. Similar expectations as above are expected for a tenure-track candidate. The successful candidate is also required to develop and maintain a nationally recognized program of research and/or creative scholarship that leads to external grant funding, peer-reviewed publications, and national/ international awards. This position is an opportunity to leverage the SDC resources, described below, and establish a research/teaching practice of national and international significance addressing critical design challenges for the future of architecture and the built environment in alignment with strategic research areas in the SDC, which include decarbonization of the built environment, emerging technologies and advanced computational design, and health and well-being. The successful candidate will also be expected to conduct research that supports architecture education and/or the design industry and if possible in one or more key research areas within SDC. Additional Information: Position Start Date: August 16, 2026 Posting Closing Date: Applicants must submit their application by February 1, 2026. First consideration will be provided to applications submitted prior to January 5, 2026. Academic Year (9-month) Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Career-Track Assistant Professor: $80,000 - $90,000 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: $85,000 - $95,000 In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation. Required Qualifications for Career-Track Assistant Professor:
Required Qualifications for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor:
Preferred Qualifications (for all tracks):
About WSU, Pullman, VCEA, and SDC: The SDC provides a vital academic and research culture where students and faculty engage in complex social, environmental, and technological questions of our time. We seek forward-thinking candidates with the vision, passion, and expertise to advance the field and inspire future leaders. The SDC is comprised of accredited academic degree programs in Construction Management (B.S. ACCE + CM minor), Architecture (B.S. + M.Arch NAAB), Interior Design (B.A. CIDA + M.A. Research), Landscape Architecture (BLA LAAB), Construction Engineering with the Department of Civil Engineering (B.S. ABET), and emerging certificate programs and a Master of Science in Building Science with Departments in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The SDC is committed to being the premier destination for integrated design and construction education in the nation. The collaborative make-up of the SDC enables faculty to work with students from different disciplines in an integrated environment with the goal of promoting and increasing effectiveness within the professions. Interdisciplinary and collaborative opportunities for both teaching and research also extend throughout the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, especially with the Composite Materials & Engineering Center, the Integrated Design + Construction Laboratory (https://idcl.wsu.edu/), and the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. Visit (www.sdc.wsu.edu) for more information on the School of Design and Construction. Area/College: Voiland School of Engineering and Architecture Department Name: School of Design and Construction Location: Pullman, WA Application Instructions: A complete application must include:
For questions about the position contact: Omar Al-Hassawi omar.al-hassawi@wsu.edu Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Time Type: Full time Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. Notice of Non-Discrimination In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/ To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Assistant-Professor---Architecture_R-14290 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-da9b611d56a4c949bd2d9e162a9cc4da
|
Internal Number: 6750715
About Washington State University
Washington State University is a public research university committed to its land-grant heritage and tradition of service to society. Washington State College was established in 1890 as a land-grant institution. It has become a distinguished public research university, but its mission remains rooted in accessibility and public service.For more than 130 years, we have strived to unlock possibilities by empowering students, faculty, and others to create a world where all people can thrive.In that spirit, our community welcomes scholars from around the globe and prioritizes equitable opportunities for all.
More Jobs Like This
| Assistant Professor - Management, Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo Kent Campus - Kent, Ohio | Kent, Ohio |
| Kent State University | 1 Month Ago |
| Open Rank Faculty Positions in Innovation, Policy and Entrepreneurship Thrust, HKUST(GZ) | Guangzhou, China |
| The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) | 1 Month Ago |
| Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, Medical Assisting - Middlesex Community College | Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Middlesex Community College | Today |
BACK TO TOP