Assistant​/Associate Professor of Architecture

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Job Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Architecture

Division:
Division of Academic Affairs

Department:
Dean Architecture & Planning

Work Status:
Full Time

Position Category:
Faculty

Faculty Rank:
Open Rank

FLSA:
Exempt

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 (Based on discipline)

Fund Source:
State Support

The School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) at Morgan State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Architecture, with a focus on Architectural Design and at least one of the following areas:
Design Fundamentals, Sustainable Design, Global Architectural History, and/or Building Materials and Technology. This 9.5-month appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience.

The position also includes the opportunity to serve as Program Director for the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Environmental Design program. We seek a visionary and collaborative educator committed to advancing the department's mission through excellence in teaching, innovative curriculum development, and research or creative practice.

Qualified candidates should demonstrate an interest in the integration of teaching and research within a dynamic, interdisciplinary academic environment. A record of academic or professional achievement is expected, along with the readiness to contribute to the responsibilities of faculty at a Carnegie-designated R2 research institution. Individuals currently working in academic or professional practice are encouraged to apply.

Morgan State University's Department of Architecture offers a pre-professional Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Environmental Design (AREN) and a professional Master of Architecture (M.Arch)-one of only two accredited architecture programs in Maryland and the only such program located in Baltimore. The department's curriculum integrates architectural design, history, theory, technology, and professional practice, preparing students for careers in high-quality professional firms as well as for leadership roles in public agencies and the private sector.

In collaboration with its sister programs-Landscape Architecture, City & Regional Planning, and Construction Management-the Department emphasizes an interdisciplinary educational approach, fostering critical thinking, integrated design strategies, and technical precision.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) and Morgan State University, including excellence in teaching, scholarly research or creative work, and service. A strong potential for independent research or creative practice is expected, with a research agenda that aligns with the candidate's instructional focus areas.

Responsibilities include teaching architectural design studios at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and offering coursework in one or more additional subject areas within the architecture curriculum, such as Design Fundamentals, Sustainable Design, Global Architectural History, or Building Materials and Technology, based on departmental needs.

For more information about the Department and the SA+P, please visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./sap
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This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at Morgan State University. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to integrate professional practice, academic teaching, and scholarly research into a cohesive and impactful academic portfolio.

We seek a visionary and collaborative colleague who will contribute to the ongoing enhancement and expansion of the department's academic programs and provide leadership as Program Director for the undergraduate Architecture and Environmental Design program.

Qualified candidates must present a record of academic and/or professional achievement, with demonstrated potential to meet the responsibilities of a tenured or tenure-track faculty member at a Carnegie-designated R2 research institution. This includes a commitment to:

• Innovative and inclusive teaching across architectural design studios and lecture/seminar courses in one or more specialized areas (e.g., sustainable design, architectural history, materials and technology, etc.).
• Engaged research or creative work that contributes meaningfully to the field of architecture and aligns with the department's academic mission.
• Curriculum development and program leadership, with the ability to strengthen interdisciplinary connections across related disciplines such as landscape architecture, city and regional planning, and construction management.
• Student mentorship and advocacy, with a strong commitment to supporting student success and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.
• Faculty collaboration and governance,…