The Architect's Newspaper
TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN ARCHITECTURE/INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
The Architect's Newspaper, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
The Department of Architecture at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor. The position will begin in August of 2026, subject to final budgetary approval. Salary is competitive with peer institutions and commensurate with the quality of practice, scholarship, academic research, extent of teaching experience, and current professional standing. Compensation ranges from $79,690 to $83,998 per year.
DEPARTMENT PROFILE SAIC offers a professional, NAAB‑accredited Master of Architecture (MArch) with tracks in Architecture and Interior Architecture, and a Certificate in Historic Preservation. The Architecture and Interior Architecture department also offers courses within the interdisciplinary BFA and MFA programs. Design at SAIC is taught within an interdisciplinary curriculum and through substantive engagement with external partners in the professional and cultural community. Recent and ongoing projects include partnerships with the Chicago Architecture Biennale, Argonne National Laboratory, bLUMEN (a design‑build project for a pavilion on Chicago’s West Side), and the curating and commissioning of the US Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. Unique resources include access to the Ryerson and Burnham Archives of the Art Institute of Chicago and myriad fabrication facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES Full‑time faculty in Architecture teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students within the interdisciplinary art and design school environment of SAIC. Faculty guide students in developing an approach to design that integrates material exploration, conceptual development, and prototyping or construction methodologies. They support students in translating ideas into cohesive bodies of work through both traditional and experimental techniques, fostering innovation and critical thinking throughout the design process. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels and draw from a range of professional experiences in their teaching. They will contribute to and help shape program goals through their area of specialization and participate in the SAIC community through ongoing curricular development, departmental administration, school governance, and service.
QUALIFICATIONS A Master of Architecture is required. A minimum of three years of college‑level teaching experience is required. Candidates are sought with primary expertise in interior architecture, sustainable building systems, construction, materials, and codes, with additional expertise in emerging technologies, 2D and 3D digital and physical representation, light and color. The department is particularly interested in candidates with a background in emerging technologies related to interior environments and grounded professional practice. The ideal candidate will have the ability to significantly contribute to the intellectual conversations and practices in the field and will demonstrate knowledge and aptitude to teach and mentor students. Candidates should also have experience with, or aptitude for, departmental administration, as service will be expected.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applicants are encouraged to apply by Monday, February 16, 2026 for full consideration. Please submit application materials via https://saicfaculty.slideroom.com/#/Login. Create an account, complete the application fields, and upload the required documents. Begin the application well before the priority deadline. Complete the fields for educational background, current position, and contact information for three professional references. Convert all Word documents into PDFs before uploading. Required files to upload include:
Cover letter stating your interests and qualifications
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy including details on how your teaching has supported the success of students from a range of backgrounds
Statement of research and practice
Documentation of a selection of professional work
All applicants must complete and sign a Prior Workplace Conduct Declaration as part of their initial application materials in order to be considered. Applicants must also sign a release authorizing SAIC to conduct a misconduct reference check should the candidate ultimately be selected as a finalist.
QUESTIONS Questions regarding the School and its open positions, application procedures, or the search process may be emailed to saicteach@saic.edu. For information about the School and its programs, visit www.saic.edu or https://www.saic.edu/about/work-at-saic.
ABOUT SAIC SAIC is a leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, offering undergraduate, graduate, and post‑baccalaureate programs. Located in Chicago’s heart, the School is one of the largest and oldest private schools of art and design in the country. Its educational philosophy is built upon a transdisciplinary approach that provides unparalleled opportunities for students to develop their creative and critical abilities with renowned faculty who are leading practitioners in their fields. Resources include the Art Institute of Chicago, its Modern Wing, and numerous special collections and programming venues that provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Art Institute of Chicago is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and ensuring that employment decisions are based on individual abilities and qualifications. Discrimination is not tolerated. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator or Section 504 Coordinator at title9@saic.edu (Lakeview Building, 116 S. Michigan Ave., 12th floor, Chicago, IL 60603, 312.499.4165) or call 800.421.3481.
REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS SAIC provides reasonable accommodations during the interview process for candidates with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation to participate in an interview, please contact Molly Roth Scranton, Associate Director of Faculty Affairs, at mscranton@saic.edu.
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DEPARTMENT PROFILE SAIC offers a professional, NAAB‑accredited Master of Architecture (MArch) with tracks in Architecture and Interior Architecture, and a Certificate in Historic Preservation. The Architecture and Interior Architecture department also offers courses within the interdisciplinary BFA and MFA programs. Design at SAIC is taught within an interdisciplinary curriculum and through substantive engagement with external partners in the professional and cultural community. Recent and ongoing projects include partnerships with the Chicago Architecture Biennale, Argonne National Laboratory, bLUMEN (a design‑build project for a pavilion on Chicago’s West Side), and the curating and commissioning of the US Pavilion at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. Unique resources include access to the Ryerson and Burnham Archives of the Art Institute of Chicago and myriad fabrication facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES Full‑time faculty in Architecture teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students within the interdisciplinary art and design school environment of SAIC. Faculty guide students in developing an approach to design that integrates material exploration, conceptual development, and prototyping or construction methodologies. They support students in translating ideas into cohesive bodies of work through both traditional and experimental techniques, fostering innovation and critical thinking throughout the design process. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels and draw from a range of professional experiences in their teaching. They will contribute to and help shape program goals through their area of specialization and participate in the SAIC community through ongoing curricular development, departmental administration, school governance, and service.
QUALIFICATIONS A Master of Architecture is required. A minimum of three years of college‑level teaching experience is required. Candidates are sought with primary expertise in interior architecture, sustainable building systems, construction, materials, and codes, with additional expertise in emerging technologies, 2D and 3D digital and physical representation, light and color. The department is particularly interested in candidates with a background in emerging technologies related to interior environments and grounded professional practice. The ideal candidate will have the ability to significantly contribute to the intellectual conversations and practices in the field and will demonstrate knowledge and aptitude to teach and mentor students. Candidates should also have experience with, or aptitude for, departmental administration, as service will be expected.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applicants are encouraged to apply by Monday, February 16, 2026 for full consideration. Please submit application materials via https://saicfaculty.slideroom.com/#/Login. Create an account, complete the application fields, and upload the required documents. Begin the application well before the priority deadline. Complete the fields for educational background, current position, and contact information for three professional references. Convert all Word documents into PDFs before uploading. Required files to upload include:
Cover letter stating your interests and qualifications
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy including details on how your teaching has supported the success of students from a range of backgrounds
Statement of research and practice
Documentation of a selection of professional work
All applicants must complete and sign a Prior Workplace Conduct Declaration as part of their initial application materials in order to be considered. Applicants must also sign a release authorizing SAIC to conduct a misconduct reference check should the candidate ultimately be selected as a finalist.
QUESTIONS Questions regarding the School and its open positions, application procedures, or the search process may be emailed to saicteach@saic.edu. For information about the School and its programs, visit www.saic.edu or https://www.saic.edu/about/work-at-saic.
ABOUT SAIC SAIC is a leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, offering undergraduate, graduate, and post‑baccalaureate programs. Located in Chicago’s heart, the School is one of the largest and oldest private schools of art and design in the country. Its educational philosophy is built upon a transdisciplinary approach that provides unparalleled opportunities for students to develop their creative and critical abilities with renowned faculty who are leading practitioners in their fields. Resources include the Art Institute of Chicago, its Modern Wing, and numerous special collections and programming venues that provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Art Institute of Chicago is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and ensuring that employment decisions are based on individual abilities and qualifications. Discrimination is not tolerated. For inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator or Section 504 Coordinator at title9@saic.edu (Lakeview Building, 116 S. Michigan Ave., 12th floor, Chicago, IL 60603, 312.499.4165) or call 800.421.3481.
REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS SAIC provides reasonable accommodations during the interview process for candidates with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation to participate in an interview, please contact Molly Roth Scranton, Associate Director of Faculty Affairs, at mscranton@saic.edu.
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