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  • The Department of Architecture at Howard University, Washington DC is seeking to appoint 2 dynamic and enthusiastic colleagues for a full-time, untenured Assistant/ or tenured Associate Professor position in the Master of Architecture Program, set to begin ASAP. The ideal candidates should possess a terminal degree in Architecture and or a Ph.D/ABD. They should have expertise and experiences in the following areas: history and theory of architecture and/or urban design, design thinking, technology (structures, systems, computation- AI). A strong design portfolio and experience in teaching core courses in history and theory lecture courses, and/or urban design, design thinking, technology (structures, systems, computation, AI) as well as architectural design studios, are essential. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate cross-disciplinary approaches that integrate across art, architecture and engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate/ graduate-level lecture and seminar courses corresponding to their area of focus, along with architectural design studios.

    Candidates for assistant professor position, must also show potential for producing scholarship through peer reviewed publications, exhibitions, or symposia with national or international recognition.

    Candidates for tenured Associate Professor must have a record of scholarship through peer reviewed publications, exhibitions, or symposia with national or international recognition. The Department of Architecture is dedicated to developing a diverse faculty body and seeks a forward-thinking colleague who wish to be part of an innovative historic architecture program.

    Candidates are expected to provide collegial leadership in a team-based environment, participate in strategic planning for the program, advise students, assist with NAAB Accreditation, and collaborate with community organizations and partners. The successful candidates will help prepare students to respond to the complex cultural, social, technological, and environmental challenges of our contemporary era.

    The department is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars, recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives in enriching the educational experience.

    The news Howard Chair Dr. O sent me the attached document to showcase openings at Howard.  Please include these jobs to start the jobs/opps page on the website.  Only include these jobs for now remove past jobs.

    Review of applications will start after February 15th, 2026. Contact: Professor John Odhiambo Onyango, PhD, Chair of Architecture, at Odhiambo.onyango@howard.edu.

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