Assistant Professor of Architectural Design

46617BR

Position Description:

The Huckabee College of Architecture at Texas Tech University invites applications for up to two full-time, 9-month, tenure-track/tenured positions in Architectural Design at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 18, 2027. The successful candidates will join a collaborative faculty committed to excellence in design education, research and creative activity, student mentorship, and service.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/) to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

About the University:

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the College:

The Huckabee College of Architecture (HCoA) advances the knowledge, discipline, and practice of architecture through innovative teaching, research and creative activity, and regional and global engagement. The College offers the Bachelor of Science in Architecture, the professional Master of Architecture, the Master of Science in Architecture, and doctoral study, with opportunities for focused graduate research in areas that include design computation and fabrication, design and health, urban and community design, ecological design, and historic preservation. HCoA also maintains a permanent academic presence in El Paso and provides students with study-abroad, out-of-culture fieldtrips, design-build, and other highly experiential learning opportunities. Across its programs, the College values rigorous design inquiry, collaboration, experimentation, and the integration of research and creative practice.

About the Department/School/Area:

Architectural design is central to the HCoA undergraduate and graduate curricula. The design area

supports a broad and evolving culture of studio instruction and design research connecting conceptual inquiry with technology, material practice, history and theory, environmental responsibility, health and wellness, urban and community contexts, and other contemporary issues in architecture. Faculty contribute to shared curricular goals while developing distinctive teaching and research agendas that expand the College's design culture and strengthen connections among students, faculty, the profession, and communities.

Major/Essential Functions:

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Huckabee College of Architecture, you will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate architectural design studios and lecture, seminar, or elective courses in the candidate's area(s) of expertise, as assigned by the College.

• Develop and sustain an active agenda of design research and/or creative activity with dissemination through appropriate peer-reviewed, juried, professional, or public venues.

• Pursue external funding, awards, partnerships, or other forms of support appropriate to the candidate's research and creative agenda.

• Mentor and advise students, including participation on Master of Science committees and other graduate or undergraduate advising activities as appropriate.

• Contribute to design curriculum development, studio coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and pedagogical innovation.

• Participate in College and University governance and contribute to professional, community, outreach, and engaged-scholarship activities.

• Engage with the college community in accordance with our shared values of integrity, resilience, empathy, collaboration, and creativity

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications:

1. A Master of Architecture or an equivalent international professional degree.

2. Demonstrated experience in architectural design research and/or creative activity, with evidence of a clear trajectory for continued scholarly or creative development.

3. A track record of effective collaboration and relationship building, for example through outreach and engagement, service, and / or contributions to the academic or professional community.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. A post-professional degree in Architecture or a related field.

2. A minimum of two years of teaching experience in higher education.

3. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate architectural design studio as evidenced in awards or pedagogical scholarship.

4. Experience coordinating multi-section design studios or contributing to collaborative curriculum development.

5. A record of rigorous design research and/or creative activity demonstrated through publications, exhibitions, installations, competitions, awards, built work, or other recognized forms of dissemination.

6. Evidence of success in securing grants, sponsorships, partnerships, or other external support for research and creative activity.

7. Experience in professional architectural practice.

8. Demonstrated interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, or institutional engagement.

9. Teaching and research expertise that complements or expands HCoA strengths in areas such as design computation and fabrication, design-build, building technology, ecological and resilient design, health and wellness, urban and community design, history and theory, or related fields.

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter summarizing teaching experience and interests, research and/or creative activity, service, and relevant leadership experience

3. Portfolio of relevant studio teaching, professional work, research, and/or creative activity (maximum 20 pages, PDF)

4. Names and contact information for three professional references

Questions about this position should be directed to Prof. Anthony Cricchio, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Grant Funded?:

No

Job Group:

Assistant Professor

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade:

800

Applications must be received by:

01/09/2027