Careers at Virginia Tech

The Virginia Tech School of Architecture, based in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, invites applications for Tenure Track – Assistant Professors with a concentration in Building Design to teach in the undergraduate and graduate professional degree programs (B.Arch, M.Arch) and research-based Master of Science in Architecture program (M.S.Arch). Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to architecture at its many scales across the built environment, as well as in relation to ecosystems and the wellbeing of people and populations. Qualified candidates will be expected to rigorously engage and advance theoretical, practical, and productive expertise that leads to the construction of culturally meaningful and well-crafted built environments for individuals and communities.

The College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech, a land-grant university, affirms a collective responsibility to encourage, build, and embrace the cultural diversity of the world. We do this by acknowledging and addressing our past, recognizing our current responsibility, and acting in the interests of building and sustaining communities that are safe, supportive, and inclusive for all. We are committed to continually and proactively engaging in these efforts for the benefit of our students, staff, and faculty across the college, and the communities around the world we aim to serve, hence the University’s motto: Ut Prosim.

The School of Architecture emphasizes learning through making as well as experimentation, plus disciplinary and professional engagement combined with cross-disciplinary outreach to develop future architects and designers who will holistically integrate diverse ideas while adeptly responding to constantly shifting design challenges within the profession of architecture.

The primary teaching responsibilities of this position include an Integrative Design Lab or an upper level Design Lab for graduate or undergraduate students for both semesters and a required course in the professional degree programs. The additional required course may include Building Materials & Construction, Professional Practice, or similar. Associated service to students and school could include Architecture Licensing advising, internship advising, and serving as liaison to professional organizations.

The Search Committee will look for expertise in areas such as: building design, professional practice, project management, and contemporary building practices such as adaptive reuse, digital fabrication, modular design, and artificial intelligence.

Tenure Track positions come with the expectation for faculty to contribute to the triad of teaching, outreach, and research, however the University’s primary area of tenure assessment lies in the production of peer-reviewed scholarship and/or funded research knowledge production. The School seeks faculty who are passionate about Architecture in relation to their field of expertise and demonstrate a commitment to sharing this enthusiasm and knowledge with the students through teaching. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the overall learning environment in the School by attending school-wide lectures, reviewing student work, and participating in faculty meetings and other shared communal curricular endeavors. These positions are based at Virginia Tech’s campus in Blacksburg, Virginia and are full-time nine-month appointments with an anticipated start date of August 2025.

• A terminal degree in architecture by the appointment start date
• Previous teaching experience (studio-based or lecture)

• A record of academic and/or professional engagement and accomplishment
• A record of creative work, exhibition, and/or publishing in the field
• Licensed architect or considerable progress toward licensure
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and issues relevant to architecture through a range of media

Candidates are asked to submit the following for full consideration:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Brief cover letter that situates their work within the discipline and profession
• Portfolio of creative work and/or research (may be a link to a website or pdf)
• One-page personal statement of teaching philosophy including the candidate's ideas for supporting an equitable and inclusive educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community. Specific examples of experiences, activities, and plans will help us identify candidates who can support our college's aim to sustain an equitable climate and extend our university's commitment to inclusive excellence.
• The names and contact information for three current references as an attachment to the application.

Additional materials may be requested and required from shortlisted candidates.

Regular

Salary range is $80,000-90,000 per year

January 3, 2025

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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