Assistant Professor of Architecture

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2022 CLOSED ON 1/2/2023

Job Posting for Assistant Professor of Architecture at University of New Mexico

Assistant Professor of Architecture

Posting Numberreq22437
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring DepartmentSAAP Architecture Program (515C)
Academic LocationSchool of Architecture and Planning
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary
The Department of Architecture at the University of New Mexico, School of Architecture
Planning is currently accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track position to teach 
Structural Design at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position is located in Albuquerque, NM, 
and is a 9-month faculty appointment (mid-August to mid-May each academic year) and will commence 
in August of 2023.
The School of Architecture Planning:
The US Department of Education’s College Scorecard ranks UNM Architecture #3 for affordability in 
the U.S. among universities that have architecture bachelors and / or masters degree programs. The 
Department of Architecture is housed in the award-winning George Pearl Hall, designed by architect 
Antoine Predock. In addition to the spacious, naturally-lit design studio spaces, the building has 
the latest design and fabrication tools, including various methods of digital fabrication and other 
modes of making. The Department of Architecture is one of three departments in the School of 
Architecture and Planning, the other two being Landscape Architecture and Community and Regional 
Planning. The Department of Architecture offers a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, a 
professionally accredited Master of Architecture degree, as well as a non-professional Master of 
Science in Architecture degree.
The University of New Mexico:
UNM is New Mexico’s flagship research institution, is the largest university in the state and is 
categorized as a Research 1 / RU/VH Research University in the Carnegie Classification of 
Institutions of Higher Education. A diverse university with a wide variety of cultures and 
ethnicities represented among the faculty, staff and students, it is also a Hispanic Serving 
Institution (HSI) as defined by the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities. The University 
of New Mexico focuses on making university education accessible: the First Year Promise covers base 
tuition and fees for full-time enrollment for qualified first-time freshmen who have graduated from a 
New Mexico high school and have an annual family income of $50,000- roughly the state’s median 
family income.
The Position:
The Department of Architecture welcomes an expertise in structural design as well as new 
perspectives and lenses that bring social and environmental issues in structures to the forefront. 
The successful candidate will have the experience and knowledge to promote and expand discourse 
relative to structures and design in architecture and the built environment. They will teach 
required lecture and seminar courses in structural design as well as related design studios or 
workshops to pre-professional undergraduate and graduate architecture students. The candidate will 
also serve on department and school committees and participate in other activities such as 
curriculum development. The selected finalist will demonstrate a track record
of excellence in an architectural research or a research-based architectural practice.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
●  Demonstrated teaching experience as instructor of record in structures or a related area of 
study for a minimum of (4) semesters.
● A demonstrated track record of scholarly work or peer-reviewed activity.
● A terminal degree in architecture, engineering or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Exemplary teaching experience in the field of architectural structures or other related 
disciplines.
● Innovative research and / or design as demonstrated by built projects, prototypes, installations, 
publications, workshops, conference participation, etc.
● Demonstrated potential to teach required undergraduate and/or graduate design studios or 
workshops.
● A proven commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with 
broadly diverse communities.
● An awareness of structural design in the professional architectural practice and
licensure requirements.
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Application Requirements: ● A one to two page Letter of Interest that summarizes your creative activities, research interests or agenda, teaching experience, leadership experience, and service interests ● A Curriculum Vitae. ● Three Academic and/or Professional References including names, affiliations, relationship to the applicant, and contact information. ● A 20 page, 25 MB Portfolio of research and/or creative practice, including examples of student work if available. ● A one to two page Diversity Statement describing teaching, scholarship, or practice contributions and approaches relative to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ● An optional one page Personal COVID Impact Statement that describes any challenges your teaching and/or research might have experienced during the pandemic.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 1/2/2023. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html


The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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