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

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Assistant Professor‑in‑Residence in Professional Practice and Community Engagement [R0151725]

Full‑time, non‑tenure‑track academic appointment within the College of Fine Arts. The role is designed to strengthen the school’s instructional and outreach capacity in professional practice, leadership, collaboration, and community engagement.

• Deliver professional practice coursework covering project delivery, ethics, and practice operations.
• Mentor students pursuing internships, licensure pathways (AXP/ARE), and career placement.
• Lead or contribute to community‑engaged design studios and initiatives in partnership with local organizations, public agencies, and nonprofit stakeholders.
• Cultivate 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.
• 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 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.

Salary competitive with similarly situated institutions. Benefits include a comprehensive rewards package, tuition discounts, recognition programs, wellness programming, and opportunities for professional development.

UNLV is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion. Discrimination based on protected classes is prohibited. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

UNLV does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the corresponding implementation regulations.

12/31/2026