"Assistant/Associate Professor of Architecture - Tenure-track/Tenured"

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Architecture - Tenure-track/Tenured

Location: Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture, University of Oklahoma

Department: Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture

Position Type: Faculty

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a master's degree in architecture and a master's degree in landscape architecture
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach architecture studios, seminars, and/or lecture courses
• Evidence of emerging research record of peer-reviewed creative and/or scholarly productivity
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a collegial and collaborative working environment, in addition to possessing effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of 5 years of professional practice experience

Application Instructions

Applicants shall submit the following materials as PDF documents via Interfolio:

1. Cover letter
2. Statement of interest outlining in two to three pages the applicant's experience, research, teaching, and/or practice agenda
3. Current Curriculum Vitae
4. Full contact information for minimum three academic/professional references
5. Digital portfolio that provides evidence of 1) creative and/or scholarly activity and 2) efficacy in teaching with examples of student work if applicable. Digital submission size should not exceed 100MB.

Description

The University of Oklahoma's Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture is expanding to match the scale of its ambitions. Based in Norman, a lively college town within the Oklahoma City metropolitan area recently ranked the "No. 1 Best Big City to Live In" by U.S. News & World Report, the Division of Architecture (DivA) seeks a faculty member to help shape future conversations about architecture and landscape through education, research, and practice. This position is part of OU's university-wide commitments as an R-1 public research institution, fueled by growth in faculty excellence, research innovation, and cross-sector partnerships.

We invite applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor, or associate professor with tenure upon hire, beginning in August 2026. Applications are due by February 25, 2026, at 3pm CST.

Who We're Looking For

We seek an educator and/or practitioner whose teaching and research explore the integration of architecture and landscape in ecological contexts. Applicants should demonstrate strong professional experience and/or a clear research trajectory that contributes to contemporary inter-disciplinary discourse. Candidates will join a faculty known for its American School of Architecture (https://architecture.ou.edu/the-american-school/) legacy and connection to the landscape. They will play an active role in design studios, seminars, and lecture courses across our NAAB-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, with a particular emphasis on sustainable design, urban ecology, and/or site planning.

How Faculty Contribute

Faculty in the Division of Architecture play an active role in shaping a culture of collaboration, creativity, and impact. This includes:

• Bringing energy and innovation to teaching across studios, seminars, and lectures
• Advancing scholarly and creative work through recognized national venues
• Contributing to the life of the division, college, and university through shared governance
• Engaging with the profession and the public through meaningful service and outreach

Salary Range: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.