Assistant Professor of Architectural Design

The Rice School of Architecture invites applications and nominations for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor with a focus in architectural design, to begin fall 2027.

The Rice School of Architecture welcomes and promotes the productive interrelationship of design practice and scholarship and is committed to supporting and advancing the voices of architects in academia. We seek outstanding design faculty who will pursue a focused design research agenda in areas that may include, but are not limited to, representation, materiality, or environment, at scales ranging from the building to the city.

Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate design studios, offer lecture courses and seminars in their areas of expertise, and conduct research and produce creative work of the highest caliber. Faculty are expected to bring a distinct voice, develop and sustain a clear line of inquiry, participate in the collective intellectual conversation of the faculty, and contribute to the advancement of the field of architecture more broadly.

As the fourth-largest and one of the most dynamic cities in the United States, Houston, Texas reflects the world’s most pressing challenges and is an exciting laboratory for new forms of architectural discourse and design agency. The Rice School of Architecture draws upon this unique context and Houston’s immense arts, culture, and industry, offering opportunities for both local and global engagement.

Furthermore, the school’s position within a top-tier research university allows us to collaborate with other disciplines to forge new territories of critical practice and innovation.

Candidates should hold, at a minimum, a master of architecture degree or its equivalent (degree requirements must be fulfilled by July 1 of the year employment commences). Applications should include a letter of interest describing the candidate’s teaching, scholarship, and creative work and how they situate their work within larger disciplinary conversations; curriculum vitae; research/practice portfolio highlighting design, research, creative practice, and writing (20MB max.);

teaching portfolio with sample syllabi and student work (20MB max.); and contact information for three professional/academic references who may be asked to provide a written letter of reference if candidity is advanced to the next stage of the search process. The Final date to receive applications is December 30, 2026.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.