Assistant Professor

Position Details Proposed Start Date 09/16/2026 Rank C - Assistant Professor Working Title Assistant Professor Position Number D97001 Representation AU - AAUP Faculty Type Tenure Track Fixed Term End Date: Position FTE Term of Service 9 month Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept The at PSU has a rich, materially based curriculum, which challenges students to address the poetics of material, urban issues and cultural meaning, community engagement and social needs through architecture and design.

With an established reputation for promoting a materially diverse, urban-oriented, socially engaged architectural education, including a pre-professional undergraduate degree in Architecture, a professional accredited Master of Architecture, the Center for Public Interest Design, and strong ties to local design practice, we offer a rigorous educational experience in the ideal setting of downtown Portland. Position Summary wishes to hire a full-time Assistant Professor in Architecture to teach courses in Tectonics, Building Construction, and Materials. Candidates will be expected to embrace the culture of making at the heart of our pedagogy through creative teaching strategies in design studios while bringing critical perspectives and innovative practices to lectures and seminars. Primary Activity I - Instructional Minimum Qualifications At minimum candidates must have a master’s degree in architecture and professional experience.

Candidates should demonstrate tangible instructional experience in teaching situations, including architectural design studio, with the equivalent of at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated expertise and record in hands-on making and material explorations. Special consideration also given to those who are licensed as architects. Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement
• Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals. Professional Standards of Conduct At Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our . Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be $76,239 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes ; and vacation package; and for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. Please visit our to see the full value of our benefits package. Application Instructions Additional Information Please list the names, emails and phone numbers of three professional references.

References will only be contacted if you are a finalist for this position. Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.) Please up load the following documents:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy (Please detail your style and approach to teaching)
4. Statement of Research Interests (Topics you are interested in researching or have researched in the past)
5. Examples of Teaching Effectiveness (Please include a summation of student evaluations)
6. Work Sample: A focused portfolio of no more than 20 pages representing:

• Examples of professional, research and/or creative activities;
• Examples of student work completed under the direction of the applicant, especially any studio design assignments.

Our application system has file upload limits. If your files are too large for our uploader, please upload a link to your portfolio under “Link to Website or Portfolio” where our search committee can view your work sample. Please keep at 9MB or less.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes