Michael Owen Jones Assistant Professor in Architecture (General Faculty) and Robertson Assistant Professor in Architecture (General Faculty)

The Department of Architecture at the University of Virginia School of Architecture welcomes applications for two endowed faculty fellowships. These two-year, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor General Faculty positions support both research and teaching for emerging practitioners, scholars, or architects seeking to expand their body of work and engage in academia. We seek candidates with a transformative vision for architecture, particularly those with cross-disciplinary interests that connect architecture with landscape architecture, urban design, planning, history and theory, or fields beyond the profession, and that address critical issues of our time.

This is a full-time, two-year appointment, with the expectation that the fellows will reside in Charlottesville and actively engage with faculty, staff, and students at the University. Successful candidates must hold a terminal degree in Architecture (MArch) or a comparable degree in a related design field (such as MLA, MUD, PHD). Faculty fellows are expected to develop a research project and teaching and to present the results of their work in the form of an exhibition in the fall of their second year. Fellows are required to teach four courses per year, including two studios, one required course within the school’s core curriculum, and one elective aligned with their area of research. Fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in committees and other faculty administrative duties.

The Department of Architecture's mission is to educate and inspire the next generation of architectural leaders who understand our discipline as inseparable from the landscapes, cultures, environments, and histories in which we are situated. We actively encourage collaboration across the School of Architecture's disciplines, including with the departments of landscape architecture, urban and environmental planning, and architectural history, as well as with the larger university. As a vital member of this vibrant community, the successful candidate will advance these aims through teaching, research, and collaboration with faculty and students.

The Michael Owen Jones and Robertson Fellowships are structured to provide a gateway into academia and support the development of design research and teaching trajectories. The UVA School of Architecture promotes this by encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration, providing mentorship, and supporting research development within the school and across the university. Fellows have access to library systems and recently renovated studio, shop, and project spaces, providing state-of-the-art facilities for creative work, scholarly inquiry, and collaborative research ( https://www.arch.virginia.edu/about/fablab , https://makergrounds.virginia.edu/ ).

To apply for this position, attach the following:

1. Cover letter . Brief statement that outlines creative practice/research objectives and teaching goals.

2. CV. Full curriculum vitae

3. Portfolio . Digital, including examples of work and teaching (size limit: 100mb)

4. Project Proposa l. A one-page outline of the design research project and exhibition.

5. References . Names of three people who can be contacted about your design/academic work.

Application Deadline: November 16, 2026. To be considered, all applications must be received by this date. For questions regarding this position, please contact Search Committee Chairs, Professor Matthew Jull at [email protected] and Department Chair, Professor Jeana Ripple at [email protected]. For Interfolio-related assistance, please contact UVA HR (https://hr.virginia.edu/contact) .

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) .

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