Visiting Professor - Architecture

Brief Description of Duties

The Department of Architecture and Urban Sustainability at The University of the District of Columbia, College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) seeks candidates for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Architecture and Community Planning programs, with a start date of approximately August 16, 2026 and an end date of May 15, 2027.

This position requires the Assistant/Associate Faculty Member to:

1. Teach design studios in the undergraduate (B.S. in Architecture) program, as well as lecture and seminar courses in their area of expertise at either the undergraduate or National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited graduate (M. Arch.) program in Architecture and Community Planning.
2. Conduct research and scholarly activities in the area of Architecture and Community Planning.
3. Establish a research focus in any of the following areas but not limited to: urban sustainability, sustainable architecture, building technology, digital fabrication, urban design, urban planning, and built environment.
4. Engage students in community-centered activities to prepare them for entry level positions in architecture and graduate level scholarship.
5. Work with students to plan and mentor research and service-learning experiences that stress the experiential, active learning and development of critical skills which are the focus of Architecture and Community Planning.
6. Be available on campus to advise students and participate in department and university service.
7. Work with students to plan and implement effective leadership development opportunities both in the classroom and outside of the classroom.
8. Develop and maintain an awareness of urban planning, urban sustainability, and urban architectural issues in communities in the District of Columbia.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Utilize a variety of assessment techniques to ensure achievement of student learning outcomes.
2. Demonstrate a familiarity with a variety of instructional delivery methods, including on-line learning and social media, to provide educational content and opportunities supported by evidence-based research and individual expertise.
3. Demonstrate a familiarity with, or willingness to learn, Blackboard and Banner systems or other learning management systems.
4. Be familiar with the NAAB accreditation standards.
5. Work collaboratively with the Department Chair, Associate Dean, Program faculty, other academic units in CAUSES, land-grant programs as well as with District of Columbia (DC) agencies and service providers to effectively address DC and national program priorities related to professional architecture practice.
6. Perform student advisement, hold office hours, and perform course reviews with appropriate corrective/enhancement actions.
7. Contribute to our land-grant mission through outreach and engagement with students, Cooperative Extension, and key community stakeholders.
8. Teach a variety of architecture courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Terminal degree in Architecture (M.Arch. or BS Arch) (PhD preferred).
• Three years of teaching in the Architecture and Community Planning field.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven record of teaching, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to teach hand drawing, model making, and apply computer technology and advanced software for drawing (REVIT), plus visualization (Escape or similar - VR/AR/human experience).
• Familiarity with and adherence to NAAB accreditation standards.

A proven commitment to continuous improvement and to proactive, outcomes-oriented work in meeting the responsibilities and duties described.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

1. Maintains professional currency in areas relevant to expertise.
2. Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
3. Knowledgeable of the best models and practices available to encourage student success. This will require regular research in this area, specific training, as necessary, involvement in relevant forums and conferences and regular reading of higher education news sources.
4. Ability to exercise, initiative and creativity in implementing responsibilities.
5. Dedication to students, commitment to excellence in creating and providing student support services and ensuring student success.
6. Commitment to working in a collaborative environment with other team members.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

Architecture license and ability to secure a DC license within three years.