Teaching Professor, Architecture

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The Architecture Program is part of the Department of Art Architecture and Art History housed within the College of Arts and Sciences. Our design studios emphasize critical thinking and the development of the architectural imagination informed by an expansive curriculum in the history and theory of architecture. The program is also organically tied to the Visual Arts and Art History majors that form the department. The department fosters a very active undergraduate research program that especially engages first generation and underrepresented students.

The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of the University of San Diego. Our philosophy is built on the enduring values of the Catholic intellectual tradition immersing students in the concepts of free inquiry ethical conduct and compassionate service. The College aims to establish an academic foundation for students to thrive and gain a comprehensive education which spans the sciences arts and social sciences. Through our exemplary liberal arts education and rigorous scholarship we aspire to not only educate the mind but also develop the whole person.

The University of San Diego an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972 USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any or no religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanitys urgent challenges.

The Department of Art Architecture and Art History at the University of San Diego invites applicants for a Teaching Professor position to commence in Fall 2026. The successful candidate may be scheduled to teach architectural introduction studios lower and upper division history/theory seminars and/or senior capstone seminars.

This position is included in the Non-tenure Track Bargaining Unit and the successful applicant employee subject to the terms of the Colleges Collective Bargaining will be a bargaining unit member and will be subject to the Universitys Agreement with SEIU Local 721.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Minimum Qualifications:

with a Masters Degree ( MS MA or equivalent) and 3 years of experience teaching architectural design.

Expected markers of excellence in design and design pedagogy include national and international awards publications exhibitions student work portfolios and samples of original design studio briefs.

Preferred Qualifications:

or other relevant terminal degree with additional years of teaching experience beyond the minimum. Evidence of teaching effectiveness or innovation in design pedagogy.

$6346 - $6537/Monthly Excellent Benefits

This appointment is a 25-unit full-time benefits-eligible non-tenure-track position at the rank of Teaching Professor with a monthly salary range of $6346-$6537 with the final salary determined by whether the candidate holds a non-terminal or terminal degree. Candidates with significant college-level teaching experience may negotiate for appointment at the Senior or Distinguished Teaching Professor rank.

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical and a retirement contribution given to you by the University and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience education and other factors including departmental budget.

Please note that position will be hired at the Teaching Professor level. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until positions are filled.

Applicants are asked to submit the following materials.

1. A brief letter of application
2. Curriculum vita
3. Contact information for three references who will be sent a link to upload letters.

Candidates are asked to submit the following materials by April 24 2026 for timely consideration. For questions please contact the department chair Joseph Provost ().

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