Assistant Professor of Architectural Design

The Rice School of Architecture invites applications and
nominations for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at
the rank of assistant professor with a focus in architectural
design, to begin fall 2027.

The Rice School of Architecture welcomes and promotes the
productive interrelationship of design practice and scholarship and
is committed to supporting and advancing the voices of architects
in academia. We seek outstanding design faculty who will pursue a
focused design research agenda in areas that may include, but are
not limited to, representation, materiality, or environment, at
scales ranging from the building to the city. Successful candidates
will teach undergraduate and graduate design studios, offer lecture
courses and seminars in their areas of expertise, and conduct
research and produce creative work of the highest caliber. Faculty
are expected to bring a distinct voice, develop and sustain a clear
line of inquiry, participate in the collective intellectual
conversation of the faculty, and contribute to the advancement of
the field of architecture more broadly.

As the fourth-largest and one of the most dynamic cities in the
United States, Houston, Texas reflects the world’s most pressing
challenges and is an exciting laboratory for new forms of
architectural discourse and design agency. The Rice School of
Architecture draws upon this unique context and Houston’s immense
arts, culture, and industry, offering opportunities for both local
and global engagement. Furthermore, the school’s position within a
top-tier research university allows us to collaborate with other
disciplines to forge new territories of critical practice and
innovation.

Candidates should hold, at a minimum, a master of architecture
degree or its equivalent (degree requirements must be fulfilled by
July 1 of the year employment commences). Applications should
include a letter of interest describing the candidate’s teaching,
scholarship, and creative work and how they situate their work
within larger disciplinary conversations; curriculum vitae;
research/practice portfolio highlighting design, research, creative
practice, and writing (20MB max.); teaching portfolio with sample
syllabi and student work (20MB max.); and contact information for
three professional/academic references who may be asked to provide
a written letter of reference if candidacy is advanced to the next
stage of the search process. The deadline for applications is
December 30, 2026. To apply, please visit

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with
commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment
qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic
origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran
status.

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