The Department of Architecture invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position beginning in fall 2008 at the Assistant Professor level. Qualified candidates should demonstrate understanding and expertise in questions of current design culture and theoretical discourse as applicable to architectural and planning practice in a global context. Candidates should either have a history of professional experience or have been engaged in high level architectural, urban or planning research initiatives. Candidates should have a portfolio demonstrating records of accomplishments in social and theoretical urbanism, planning, landscape or architectural design or scholarship in these areas. The candidate must hold a terminal degree in architecture, planning or a related discipline and equivalent experience in research or practice with a focus that would enhance the department’s position for global engagement.

The candidate will be required to teach design or planning studios and have a focus in one or more of the following areas:

The candidate will also serve as a thesis advisor and will be required to serve on Department, College and University committees. The salary will be competitive at an assistant professor level.

Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.  Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Applications should be received by January 15, 2008 (or until the position is filled) and include a letter of intent, curriculum vita, and the names of three references with e-mail and telephone contact information, and be directed to:

Chairperson, Search Committee
Architecture Department
Tyler School of Art • Temple University
Engineering & Architecture Building, Room 907
1947 North 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA