Assistant Professor of the Practice (Architecture)

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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About Us

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of "the first class" in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu.

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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