Assistant Professor of the Practice (Architecture)

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Job Title Assistant Professor of the Practice (Architecture)

Agency Prairie View A&M University

Department School Of Architecture

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Prairie View, Texas

Job Type Faculty

Job Description Important Immigration information:  

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.   Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee.   Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.  

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.   Accordingly , if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa   status   this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate .  

_______________________________________________________________________________ This is a full-time Assistant Professor of the Practice( Non-Tenure-Track) to teach architecture design studios, theory, professional practice, and technical based courses, and mentor students.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. 

Responsibilities: • Teach architecture design studios, theory, professional practice, and technical based courses. • Conduct research and service. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience: • Candidates must have a terminal degree in Architecture (M.ARCH or Ph.D. in Architecture) from a NAAB accredited program. • Five (5) years teaching experience at the college level in the undergraduate or graduate levels of instruction. • Licensed Architect with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience working in architectural firms.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to teach architectural design studios at all levels, as well as theory, professional practice, and technical architecture courses. • Demonstrated ability to coordinate design studios and support students in preparation for professional careers in architecture. • Excellent written, oral, graphic, and technological communication skills. • Proficiency in architectural, graphic, and related design software. • Demonstrated experience in architectural/planning writing, publication, scholarship, exhibitions, conferences, and/or workshops. • Knowledge of architecture accreditation and assessment processes. • Demonstrated experience in project programming, design, and technical documentation. • Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and contribute to the academic and professional development of students. • Engagement with professional organizations and/or professional practice in architecture.

Preferred Qualifications: • Candidates with a Ph.D. in the field of Architecture. • Ten (10) years of architectural practice that includes a broad portfolio of work that demonstrates the ability to bring real world experiences to the classroom and studio. • Certifications in the US Green Building Council LEED program.  

Job Posting Close Date:   

• Until Filled

Required Attachments:   Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.  

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae  

• Cover Letter  

Application Submission Guidelines:   

All applicants   are required to   apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date   indicated   on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed,   HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via   the PVAMU Career   site.  

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date   indicated   to ensure full consideration for the application   submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date   indicated   above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need   assistance   with the online application process.  

Background Check Requirements:  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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