Assistant Professor of Architecture, School of Architecture Planning

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.

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