Associate Professor in Architecture

At the department of Architecture Design and Media Technology The Faculty of IT and Design a full-time firm position as Associate professor in Architecture is available from October 1 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is affiliated to the integrated architecture research environment at Aalborg University and should contribute to the strengthening of the departments research profile within architecture at the intersections between architectural design and engineering. The research field of architecture at Aalborg University is characterized by a diverse and interdisciplinary research environment that integrates and holistically addresses the interrelation of architecture and engineering with the overall purpose of strengthening the quality of the built environment along with the quality of human and non-human life. The interdisciplinary approach is fundamental to research education and practice striving to fully integrate engineering and architectural methodologies. To see more please visit: Create-integrated-architecture BBAR brain body architecture .

Your competencies
At Aalborg University the architecture research environment works cross-disciplinary integrating functional technical social and aesthetic elements of architecture and we expect that the applicant masters architectural research within an integrated design perspective. Thus we are seeking an applicant with a background in Architecture that works from an integrated design thinking perspective with architectural theory and design-based methods. The applicant has a strong research trajectory within areas such as social sustainability spatial justice diversity speculative architecture futures and imagination.
Next to architectural design competencies and skills the candidate has experience in conducting research using diverse methods and approaches; producing publications visual materials and prototypes; and collaborating with interdisciplinary partners. Furthermore the applicant has experience with teaching in the field of integrated architecture.

Your work tasks
The position is a permanent position and it is required that the applicant has research and teaching qualifications corresponding with level achieved from a successful employment as assistant professor or similar. The applicant must document scientific production within the research field and it is expected that the applicant will contribute to the knowledge production of the department by conducting and disseminating research and developing and applying for externally funded research projects.

The position includes teaching obligations at both undergraduate and masters level including supervising PhDs and master thesis students as well as other related work at the department and educational programs. The philosophy of teaching in Architecture at Aalborg University is integrated architectural design based on Problem Based addition applicants are assumed to have received supervision and pedagogical skills development and to have obtained a positive written assessment of their teaching qualifications.

Qualification requirements
Appointment as an associate professor requires research and teaching qualifications at the level that can be achieved through the satisfactory completion of a period of employment as an assistant professor but may also be obtained in other ways.

It is a precondition that applicants have documented research at an international addition applicants are assumed to have received supervision and pedagogical skills development and to have obtained a positive written assessment of their teaching qualifications.

Who we are
You will be employed at the Department of Architecture Design and Media Technology at Aalborg University and anchored in the section of Architecture and Urban Design and specifically affiliated the Integrated Architecture research group which has a human-centered approach to architecture with the aim to design and operate sustainable built environments.

You can read more about the department here: to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application stating reasons for applying qualifications in relation to the position and intentions and visions for the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (masters degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. Youmay attach a maximum of ten publications.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications.
  Please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design
• Dissemination qualifications including participation on committees or boards participation in organisations etc.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

The interviews are held from 03.09.2026 -17.09.2026.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers students and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights new solutions to societal problems and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.