Assistant Professor of Instruction, Architecture

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Architecture (Finance)

The Assistant Professor of Instruction at the School of Architecture and Community Design (SACD) within USF’s College of Design, Art & Performance provides an exceptional opportunity for candidates with a primary interest in teaching within our undergraduate and graduate architecture and community/urban design programs. This is a full‑time, non‑tenure track, nine‑month position with a structured promotion path and an August 2026 start date.

The successful candidate will teach architectural design studios and lecture courses, contribute to curriculum and course development and assessment, and provide service within the school, college, and university.

Impart knowledge and skills and stimulate students’ critical thinking and creative abilities through highly effective graduate and undergraduate teaching in studios, lectures, seminars, and directed studies (e.g., thesis). Teaching load is expected to be 12 credit hours per semester. Prioritizing excellent studio teaching, the candidate may also develop courses in architectural history, computational technologies, environmental resilience, and building technologies.

• Terminal or doctoral degree in architecture or related field
• Teaching experience in architecture

• At least three years of professional architectural experience
• Demonstrated commitment to curriculum and/or course development

• Letter of interest that indicates teaching interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching experience portfolio
• Professional experience portfolio

February 20, 2026 (for full consideration)

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

The University of South Florida is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.