DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution.
The Department of Architecture at Hampton University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month faculty position starting January 2027 at the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor rank. Both tenured and non-tenured track applications candidates will be reviewed.
The Department of Architecture offers a unique five-year Master of Architecture, first professional degree program, accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The Department is dedicated to the promotion of critical inquiry, technical understanding, and community design leadership in architecture. The department is seeking a faculty member who can actively contribute to the vision of the university with the intent of inspiring students to the highest level of rigor and creativity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a design studio and a required course in their area of expertise, such as architectural technology, building and environmental systems, building systems integration, and professional practice. Opportunities are available for course development and curriculum coordination.
At the Assistant/Associate rank, the selected candidate must maintain scholarly research and/or creative activities, and provide requisite service to department, school, and university.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Professional degree in architecture, and/or post-graduate degree in architecture or allied field (i.e. construction, design, engineering, industrial design, interior design, landscape architecture, planning, and urban design).
- Minimum of one-year professional experience.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in creative achievement, teaching, research, and service.
- Ability to creatively integrate relevant digital tools into course design.
Preferred
- Professional degree in architecture with a post-graduate degree in architecture or allied field.
- Professional registration in architecture.
- More than three years’ experience teaching architecture design studio at college level, or professional practice experience, or combined teaching and practice.
- Ability to teach architectural design studios at intermediate and comprehensive levels.
- Demonstrated experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds
- Salary is based on qualifications $70,000-$90,000
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the following:
Cover Letter of Interest
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Curriculum Vita
Candidate Portfolio
Electronically to: Joyce.Shirazi@hamptonu.edu :
Dr. Joyce T. Shirazi, Dean
School of Engineering, Architecture, and Aviation Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.