Assistant Professor, School of Design

**Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.**The School of Design at Louisiana Tech University is seeking candidates to fill one or more tenure-track teaching positions at the rank of assistant professor, beginning September 2026 (pending budgetary approval). Primary teaching responsibilities will include instruction in both foundation and upper-level undergraduate/graduate design studios. Additional consideration will be given for the ability to teach coursework in architectural history & theory, building systems, design-build studios, and integrated design. Additional responsibilities will include advising students, serving on departmental and school committees, and engage in related university service and outreach.Candidates must hold a professional degree in architecture (B. Arch or M. Arch) and demonstrate the potential for advancing a clear agenda of research and/or creative work. Previous teaching and professional practice experience are required; professional licensure or a Ph.D. is preferred.We are particularly interested in candidates who bring a cross-disciplinary outlook and can integrate contemporary digital tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Revit into design teaching and scholarship. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in the design studio as well as in seminar, lecture, or lab courses. Areas of emphasis may include design-build and fabrication, building systems and technology, architectural history and theory, foundational and advanced design studios, digital and computational design, urbanism and landscape, and professional practice.**Institutional Background**The Architecture Program is an academic unit within the School of Design and the College of Liberal Arts. The program offers a pre-professional B.S. in Architectural Studies degree, and a NAAB-accredited professional Master of Architecture degree. The program is committed to providing a comprehensive and uncompromising, balanced and demanding education in the art, craft, and practice of ethical building through the polytechnic tradition of "hands-on" experiences and empirical learning that prepares an individual to be an architect in the fullest sense of the term.Only electronic applications will be accepted, and should be sent as PDF attachments; maximum attachment size is 25 MB. Applicants should submit:* Letter of interest* Curriculum vitae* Personal statement addressing teaching pedagogy and research interests* Portfolio showing examples of personal work, teaching (student work), and research* Names and contact information of three referencesQuestions, please contact:Search Committee Chair: Professor Brad DealEmail: braddeal@latech.eduReview of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until a viable candidate is identified. Note that full consideration will be given to candidates who have submitted by January 15, 2026.For further information please see:Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.## ## Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.*Please Note:*

Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.Note to Applicant:Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in *Forbes* and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in *Kiplinger’s*. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in *US News and World Report* for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the *Times Higher Education*(THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development.The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor.Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more.**Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.****Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency.****Mortissa Harvey – Title IX Coordinator****Office Location: Wyly Tower 1536****Phone: 318.257.5911****Email: mharvey@latech.edu** #J-18808-Ljbffr