Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Architectural Design

Job #

079025

Job Title

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Architectural Design

Location

Syracuse, NY

Campus

Syracuse, NY

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

$90,000 - $100,000

Pay Determination

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Hours

As determined by Dean and Associate Dean.

Office hours required.

Job Type

Full-time

Rank

Assistant

Unionized Position Code

Not Applicable

Job Description

Syracuse University School of Architecture – a top-ranked research institution that is committed to building a faculty with a range of perspectives, life experiences, and backgrounds – seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in Architectural Design at the Assistant Professor rank starting in the 2027-2028 academic year.

Qualifications

• Professional or terminal degree in architecture or related field.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Candidate should possess professional experience in architectural design and demonstrate a potential for recognized research that may include built work, theoretical explorations, advocacy, creative work, and/or scholarship in the form of publications, exhibitions, and grants.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to integrate their research interests, creative work, or professional practice into their teaching.

Responsibilities

• Design studios and a seminar or lecture course in a well-defined field of expertise in building systems, representation and media, history, or theory.
• Working towards an internationally recognized research and/or professional design profile, serving the school, university, and greater community.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online via the Syracuse University job site. Applicants should submit (1) a resume/CV, (2) a list with three academic and/or professional references; letters of recommendation will be required for the finalists, (3) a portfolio of scholarship/creative work (this should be submitted using the “Other Document” field within the application site); candidates with teaching experience should also submit sample syllabi and student work samples as part of their portfolio, and (4) a letter of intent which includes the candidate’s positions on teaching, research, and approach to fostering a sense of belonging in educational and professional environments(this should be submitted using the “Teaching Philosophy” field within the application site).

Application review will begin on November 9, 2026; priority will be given to applicants who submit by that date.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

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