The School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture at Auburn University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Architecture with teaching responsibilities centered in design studio and either or both of the specialized topic areas indicated below, commencing August 2023.
APLA has a 116-year history of educating architects, interior architects, landscape architects and planners. The school contributes to the profession and to communities both locally and globally through creative work. APLA is comprised of four allied disciplines: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Environmental Design, and Landscape Architecture, and offers both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree options. The School 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 who are interested in contributing to and extending the school’s strong tradition of teaching and learning through conceptualization, visualization, fabrication, and construction. Candidates should have a strong interest in teaching design studio and either or both of the following topic areas:
Position 1 Beginning Design
(with an emphasis on introducing both hand drawing/making and digital communication skills)
Position 2 Visual Communication and Digital Media
(with an emphasis on introducing students to visual communication and digital media workflows in design)
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the appointment include teaching, research, and service. The successful candidates for these positions will be able to teach undergraduate architecture studios, lecture courses, and/or seminars/workshops. Candidates will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of scholarly and creative work within the discipline. APLA is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and 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.
