University of Arkansas
Teaching Assistant Professor (Three Open Positions)
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
Position
Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a full‑time nine‑month Teaching Assistant Professor position. The role includes teaching in Design Studio with a related area of topical focus and developing coursework within the five‑year Bachelor of Architecture curriculum.
Summary of Job Duties This is a 9‑month, full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty appointment. The Teaching Assistant Professor will teach in Design Studio with a related area of topical focus. The Teaching Assistant Professor will develop coursework within a five‑year Undergraduate Professional Bachelor of Architecture curriculum. Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is essential, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal degree in architecture (MArch) from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
Demonstrated ability to teach and/or coordinate design studio in the undergraduate Professional BArch Program
A recognized body of creative work
Active or developing scholarship
Professional/creative practice
Preferred Qualifications
Willing to aid in the implementation of their area of emphasis, incrementally across curriculum
Post‑professional education in architecture or an allied discipline
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in studios, lectures and seminars
Experience teaching undergraduate courses across a departmental curriculum
Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Experienced in professional architecture practice or in an allied discipline practice
Licensed or pursuing professional licensure
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)
Critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to teach and develop coursework within a five‑year Undergraduate Professional Bachelor of Architecture curriculum
Strong design sensibilities
Additional Information Initial review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026. Later applications will be accepted and reviewed as necessary to fill the position. The position start date is August 2026.
Salary Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. $65,000.
Applications Please include the following: 1) Letter of interest including teaching and research statement (2 page maximum) 2) Names, titles, and contact information for three references (include email, telephone, and nature of association) 3) Curriculum Vitae 4) Digital Visual Portfolio in PDF format (25 MB maximum size). The Visual Portfolio may include, but is not limited to, the following:
Professional and personal creative work with associated project descriptions;
Student work completed under direction of the applicant with associated project descriptions
Abstracts for research papers and manuscripts (if appropriate).
References, official graduate transcripts and background checks will be required from finalists. Required Documents to Apply
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Other (see special instructions for details)
Recruitment Contact Information Dr. Tahar Messadi, Associate Professor of Architecture, tmessadi@uark.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category.
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Summary of Job Duties This is a 9‑month, full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty appointment. The Teaching Assistant Professor will teach in Design Studio with a related area of topical focus. The Teaching Assistant Professor will develop coursework within a five‑year Undergraduate Professional Bachelor of Architecture curriculum. Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is essential, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal degree in architecture (MArch) from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of employment
Demonstrated ability to teach and/or coordinate design studio in the undergraduate Professional BArch Program
A recognized body of creative work
Active or developing scholarship
Professional/creative practice
Preferred Qualifications
Willing to aid in the implementation of their area of emphasis, incrementally across curriculum
Post‑professional education in architecture or an allied discipline
Demonstrated evidence of successful teaching in studios, lectures and seminars
Experience teaching undergraduate courses across a departmental curriculum
Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Experienced in professional architecture practice or in an allied discipline practice
Licensed or pursuing professional licensure
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)
Critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to teach and develop coursework within a five‑year Undergraduate Professional Bachelor of Architecture curriculum
Strong design sensibilities
Additional Information Initial review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026. Later applications will be accepted and reviewed as necessary to fill the position. The position start date is August 2026.
Salary Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. $65,000.
Applications Please include the following: 1) Letter of interest including teaching and research statement (2 page maximum) 2) Names, titles, and contact information for three references (include email, telephone, and nature of association) 3) Curriculum Vitae 4) Digital Visual Portfolio in PDF format (25 MB maximum size). The Visual Portfolio may include, but is not limited to, the following:
Professional and personal creative work with associated project descriptions;
Student work completed under direction of the applicant with associated project descriptions
Abstracts for research papers and manuscripts (if appropriate).
References, official graduate transcripts and background checks will be required from finalists. Required Documents to Apply
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Other (see special instructions for details)
Recruitment Contact Information Dr. Tahar Messadi, Associate Professor of Architecture, tmessadi@uark.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category.
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