Assistant Professor-in-Residence in Professional Practice and Community Engagement R0151725

Role of the Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Architecture invites applications for an Assistant Professor‑in‑Residence position in Professional Practice and Community Engagement in Architecture. This is a non‑tenure‑track, full‑time academic appointment within the College of Fine Arts. The role is designed to strengthen the school’s instructional and outreach capacity in areas directly aligned with NAAB accreditation criteria, including professional practice, leadership, collaboration and community engagement.

The successful candidate will bridge academic instruction with professional practice and community‑based design initiatives.

The Faculty in Residence will support the school’s instructional, outreach and accreditation missions by delivering professionally grounded coursework in architectural practice, including project delivery, ethics, and practice operations. The position will provide mentorship to students pursuing internships, licensure pathways (AXP/ARE) and career placement. The candidate will lead or contribute to community‑engaged design studios and initiatives in partnership with local organizations, public agencies and nonprofit stakeholders, translating real‑world challenges into applied learning experiences.

The role will cultivate and sustain industry and community partnerships to expand experiential learning opportunities and workforce development pipelines, contribute to NAAB accreditation and assessment efforts through documentation of professional practice and engagement activities, and participate in applied research and school‑wide initiatives that connect students to practice‑based and community‑centered work.

• Terminal degree in Architecture from a professionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Professional licensure in architecture
• Demonstrated professional experience in architectural practice
• Evidence of engagement in community‑based, public‑interest or applied design work
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students in a professional‑practice context

• Prior teaching experience in an accredited architecture program
• Demonstrated success in developing industry and/or community partnerships
• Experience with community design practice
• Familiarity with NAAB accreditation standards and processes

Competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Competitive total rewards package includes:

• Paid time off, sick leave and holidays
• Excellent health insurance, including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefit programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners and dependents

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunities for career advancement to leadership roles
• Connections with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive onboarding program (Rebels: Onboard)
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants (contactvetjobseekers or visit our Veterans Webpage)

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.