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The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA) at Auburn University, a comprehensive land-grant and research institution, invites applications for two(2) tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Architecture centered on teaching design studio and seminar/lecture courses commencing August 2026.

APLA has a 118-year history of educating architects, interior architects, landscape architects, and planners. The school contributes to the region and to the profession through outreach, scholarship, and creative work. APLA includes four allied disciplines: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Environmental Design, and Landscape Architecture, and it offers both Bachelor's and Master's degree options. APLA resides in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction along with the School of Industrial and Graphic Design and the McWhorter School of Building Science.

The Architecture program seeks candidates whose design research/practice is grounded in architectural innovation. We welcome candidates engaged in a range of progressive practices or scholarship in architecture and allied fields. Selected applicants are expected to teach, conduct research/lead creative activity that contributes to or challenges current architectural thinking. The successful candidate will demonstrate how design can synthesize contemporary issues and disciplinary knowledge to cultivate students' architectural sensibilities, particularly in the design of buildings and systems. We seek individuals who bring a strong design portfolio, a commitment to teaching excellence, and a clear vision for how architecture can engage with urgent disciplinary questions.

Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the appointment include teaching, research, and service. The successful candidates for the position will be able to teach advanced undergraduate architecture studios, lecture courses, and/or seminars/workshops aligned with their area of expertise. Candidates will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of scholarly and/or creative work within the discipline. APLA is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research, outreach, and service. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.