Assistant Professor Tenure Track – Full-time, 9-month (Structures focus)

Architecture and Construction Management

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Architecture

Full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, teaching faculty position

LOCATION:
Washington State University – Pullman, WA. This is an in-person person teaching appointment on the WSU Pullman Campus.

START DATE:
August 16, 2025

OPPORTUNITY:
The School of Design and Construction (SDC) at Washington State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in structures. We seek candidates who are student-centered, collaborative, possess relevant industry experience, are technologically and professionally competent, and can advance a program of impactful research/scholarship. This is a 100% FTE position with a 40% Research, 40% Teaching 20% Service workload distribution.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach the structures courses series in steel, concrete and wood. In alignment with the school’s mission, the successful candidate will be committed to a thorough and meaningful integration of structures in the culture of teaching and research. We see it as more than a box students must check to achieve a basic understanding of structures but a form of pedagogy central to addressing some of the more difficult problems facing the world today. We recognize that the role of structures can no longer be limited to holding buildings up but must play a role in conversations about manufacturing, assembly, and expression. In the Northwest, but elsewhere as well, explorations in mass timber construction alone, for instance, are changing the narrative about design and construction, including those related to codes and sustainability. We seek a candidate who supports our school’s goal to be part of that dialogue, indeed at the forefront of innovation in shaping the next set of standards.  

The Architecture and Construction Management programs exist within the SDC, which is comprised of academic degree programs in Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and a collaborative degree in Construction Engineering with the Department of Civil Engineering. In addition to our commitment to be the premier destination for integrated design and construction education in the nation, the SDC is committed to:

  • student success through transformative experiences.
  • preparing workforce ready graduates through technical competence.
  • being relevant through professional and community exchange.
  • design and construction innovation through rigorous research and scholarship.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Duties for this position are to teach courses central to the core architecture, structural design, and contemporary material and methods of construction curriculum. Responsibilities of the position include the following:

  • Develop a research program demonstrated by publications in professional and/or academic journals.
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on structural design, architecture technology and/or design studio, and materials and methods of construction topics.
  • Collaborate with architecture studio faculty in integrating structures and materials content into design studios.
  • Participate in school committees and student mentoring.
  • Offer continuing education and short courses to industry and students.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience in a structural design capacity.
  • Ability to conduct research and scholarly activities in a defined area related to the design and construction disciplines resulting in external grant funding and peer reviewed publications.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and to be involved in collaborative projects.
  • Teaching ability at undergraduate and graduate levels in Architecture and Construction Management in structures and materials as well as methods of construction.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in Architecture, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline from an accredited institution. All but dissertation will be considered with an expectation of completion within one (1) year of hiring date.
  • Professional registration/certification such as PE, SE, AIA, NCARB, LEED, CPC, or DBIA.
  • Previous teaching experience at the university level.
  • Demonstrated development of funded research and/or scholarly achievements resulting in peer reviewed publications.
  • Ability to develop and deliver elective courses in architecture and construction management.
  • Experience and ability in alternative project delivery and/or virtual design and construction (VDC/BIM).
  • Superior interpersonal skills, including collaboration and teamwork.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A complete application must include:

  • Cover letter outlining the candidate’s interests, qualifications, and pertinent experience (two-page maximum).
  • Document indicating teaching philosophy and research agenda (two-page maximum).
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Contact information (name, address, e-mail, and phone number) of at least three (3) professional references.

POSTING CLOSING DATE:

Applications may be submitted through wsujobs.com. Applicants must submit their application by February 1, 2025. First consideration will be provided to applications submitted prior to November 15, 2024.

For questions about the position, please contact Darhl Edwards at darhl.edwards@wsu.edu. For more details about the position and to apply, go to this link. This posting can also be found at wsujobs.com.

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