Description

James Madison University's School of Art, Design, and Art History seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architectural Design position in our Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program in Architectural Design. We are looking for a candidate who will engage with a collaborative community, encourage independent thought and creativity, embrace a community of belonging, and promote excellence in the making, practice, and comprehension of architectural design. We invite candidates committed to contributing to the development and direction of our growing program.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have an appointment starting August 10, 2026, teaching architectural design studios and lecture/seminar classes. The candidate needs to be qualified to teach courses in materials, representation, visualization, and digital techniques, as well as architectural history and theory relevant to contemporary architectural design. Knowledge of contemporary global issues and practices in design is essential. The candidate will employ skills ranging from research, craft, hand-drawing, software proficiency, and digital and analog fabrication processes with a concentration on hybrid techniques. In addition, the role of mentorship to undergraduate students is expected along with service to the academic community at JMU and the design profession. Alongside teaching, other duties will require curriculum development, advising, and active participation in departmental and college-wide service initiatives.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the Architectural Design web page at https://www.jmu.edu/artandarthistory/programs/architectural-design.shtml and our Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jmuarcd/ for more information about our program.

To learn more and to apply, go to jobs.jmu.edu and reference posting 20001688. Review of applications begins 01/16/2026.  Maximum starting pay: $68,000. 

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 
          At minimum, a graduate degree in architecture, related creative field, or equivalent international terminal degree in architecture.
          An active body of scholarly work and/or creative design practice that demonstrates quality and distinction in the candidate's field of work or practice.
          Software proficiency (e.g., Rhino, Revit, Adobe Suite, etc.)
          Demonstrated commitment towards building a respectful scholarly environment 

Preferred Qualifications: 
          Teaching experience at the undergraduate level including design studios, electives, and technical or theoretical seminars
          Demonstrated versatility with contemporary design technologies and architectural theory, with the ability to adapt to evolving curricular needs
          Engagement and curiosity of haptic and phenomenal inquiry
          Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum development
          Capacity to advocate and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff
          Professional licensure or progress toward licensure is desirable