Assistant Professor of Architecture, School of Architecture + Planning
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16463
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
Assistant Professor of Architecture, Tenure-Track
The University of Texas at San Antonio, School of Architecture + Planning in the Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architecture position beginning in August 2027.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design
The Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design (Klesse College) is home to more than 4,200 students and 140 full-time faculty, creating an interdisciplinary environment for education, research, and creative scholarship. The College includes the School of Architecture & Planning; the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management; and departments encompassing biomedical and chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical, aerospace, and industrial engineering.
Across these disciplines, Klesse College offers nine undergraduate majors, fifteen master's degrees, six doctoral degrees, and eight certificate programs, with professional accreditations and affiliations in architecture, engineering, construction science and management, and interior design. Research and interdisciplinary collaboration are central to the College's mission, supported by multiple research centers and institutes and extensive research, teaching, and fabrication facilities, including a 17,000-square-foot Makerspace.
For more information about the Klesse College, please visit https://klesse.utsa.edu/.
School of Architecture + Planning
The School of Architecture + Planning (SA+P) recently relocated to One Riverwalk Place, a repurposed 19-story tower on San Antonio's iconic River Walk in the heart of historic downtown. As part of UT San Antonio's Southwest Campus, the SA+P is situated near the historic Ursuline Academy, San Antonio Public Library, and Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. This new setting provides a platform for teaching, research, and engagement focused on creating more livable, resilient, and beautiful cities.
The SA+P offers degree programs in Architecture (BS, MArch 2, and MArch 3), Interior Design (BS), and Urban and Regional Planning (MS), as well as graduate certificates in Historic Preservation, High-Performance Design and Sustainability, and Urban and Regional Planning, and an undergraduate certificate in Design Communication and Fabrication. Collaborative, cross-disciplinary scholarship is a hallmark of these programs, strengthened by the SA+P's connections to the engineering disciplines within the Klesse College. Multiple research institutes, centers, and labs across the university support these collaborations, including the Center for Cultural Sustainability, housed within the SA+P.
For more information about the SA+P, please visit https://klesse.utsa.edu/architecture-planning/.
Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Position Summary
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop a nationally and internationally recognized program of research and/or creative scholarship that advances architectural discourse and addresses contemporary cultural, technological, and environmental challenges facing the built environment.
- Teach foundational and advanced studios at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as seminars in their area of expertise.
- Effectively teach and mentor college students.
- Contribute academic and professional service to the School, College, University, and broader discipline.
- We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in advanced representation and emerging drawing methods who use these skills to explore new approaches to architectural design and theoretical discourse.
Required Qualifications
- MArch degree
- Potential to establish a sustained program of research and/or creative scholarship.
- Potential for excellence in university-level teaching with a focus on design studio instruction.
- Potential to effectively teach and mentor college students.
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS, DDes, or PhD in architecture or closely related field.
- Expertise in advanced representation and emerging drawing, used to explore new approaches to architectural design and theoretical discourse.
- Record of excellence in professional practice, including licensure.
Application Process
To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of interest that briefly summarizes the candidate's expertise and qualifications for the position (1-page limit).
- Complete contact information for at least three professional references.
- Research statement (2-page limit).
- Teaching statement (1-page limit).
- Design and/or teaching portfolio (25-page limit).
- Sample publications (optional, maximum of two).
The committee will begin reviewing application materials on the preferred deadline of November 2, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 12/01/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=16463&PostingSeq=1
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