"Assistant Professor of Architecture"

Job Description

Assistant Professor of Architecture

South Dakota State University

Are you passionate about shaping the future of architectural education and practice? We invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architecture with expertise in one or more of the following areas: architectural building design, technology, sustainable construction, studio pedagogy, design process, and professional practice. This position offers the opportunity to inspire the next generation of architects through innovative teaching, collaborative research, and meaningful engagement with the profession. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

The School of Design includes accredited degrees in the visual arts: graphic design, and studio arts and the built environment: architecture, interior design and landscape architecture. Collectively, School faculty form a collaborative teaching and research environment that values cross-program and interdisciplinary initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute to building national and international stature and recognition for the discipline, School and University.

SDSU offers a 4-year Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture and a 2-year NAAB accredited Masters of Architecture degree. Architecture has a unique mandate to remain a small program of no more than 220 students, making it one of the smallest architecture programs in the USA working within a fabric of small agrarian and mining cities.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The position is typically 60% teaching, 30% research, scholarship and creative activity and 10% service.
  • Teach courses within the professional curriculum, such as design studios, lectures, seminars, and workshops.
  • Carry out a dynamic and robust agenda of research, scholarship and creative activity.
  • Extend research/scholarship/creative activity agenda into the teaching environment.
  • Provide service to the discipline, university, and community.
  • Teach in multi-disciplinary courses within the School of Design.

SALARY:

The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $68,000.

BENEFITS:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional degree in Architecture or related field from a NAAB accredited institution or international equivalent by time of appointment.
• PhD in Architecture or a related field by time of appointment.
• Potential to develop and teach academic coursework in one or more of the disciplinary content areas.
• Potential to develop a peer-reviewed research/scholarship/creative activity agenda in the discipline, preferred in design process and design pedagogy.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional practice experience in Architecture or a related design field.
• Record of service within the discipline and/or profession.

Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

January 3, 2026.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system guides you through the electronic application form. This employment site will require the attachment of 1) a cover letter including a statement of academic interest and description of ability to teach within the professional discipline, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of scholarly research and creative activity agenda (3 page limit, attached as other), 4) three professional or academic references with appropriate contact information (name, position, phone, mailing and email address), and 5) a portfolio (25 page max. and 10MB max.) that demonstrates research, scholarship, teaching and/or service activity related to the position qualifications. An online link to a similarly formatted PDF portfolio is an acceptable alternative; the URL must be uploaded in place of the portfolio on the employment website. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with the electronic application process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Mark Stemwedel at (605) 655-4103, or mark.stemwedel@sdstate.edu.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

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