Wooodbury School of Architecture

Department/School: School of Architecture, Woodbury
Salary Range: $68,640 – $72,030
Hiring Range: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,
commensurate with candidate’s education, experience, skills, and training.
Available: August 2025.
Posting Date: September 24, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. First review of applications will begin on November 16,
2024. For application questions please direct them to Woodbury HR, HR@woodbury.edu

Definition of Classification:
We invite applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the School of
Architecture, Woodbury. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated professional to join our faculty,
contribute to our academic community, and support our mission of excellence and impact in
architectural education through a strong connection to architectural practice in a professional
setting.

The position involves a combination of teaching, university service, and scholarship. The
successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to enhance design pedagogy and
professional practice engagement. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing
courses that address current discourses in design processes and practices, career pathways,
regulatory frameworks, and social engagement. A critical understanding of practice related to
issues of equity and inclusion is a priority. The Assistant Professor of Professional Practice will
teach undergraduate and graduate architecture courses, focusing on professional practice.
Candidates should have relevant experience and successfully mentor and advise students as they
step into the profession.

This position will be part of the Woodbury School of Architecture, located in Los Angeles, which
now operates under the umbrella of the University of Redlands following a recent integration. As
part of this expanded academic community, the successful candidate will contribute to
Woodbury’s renowned architecture programs while benefiting from the broader resources and
collaborative opportunities provided by the University of Redlands. For more information about this
exciting transition and its vision for the future, please visit University of Redlands Finalizes
Acquisition and Integration of Woodbury University.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in architecture, focusing on professional
    practice.
  • Develop and deliver curriculum that integrates theory and practice.
  • Mentor and advise students, fostering their academic and professional growth.
  • Engage in research and activities relevant to the practice of architecture in the academy.
  • Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of the School of Architecture’s profile and reputation.

Qualifications Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Required

  • Professional degree in architecture.
  • Master’s degree in architecture (or allied discipline and terminal degree).
  • Architectural license.
  • Professional experience in architecture.

Preferred

  • Relevant college-level teaching experience.
  • Specialization in areas addressing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in
    architecture.
  • Experience working with underrepresented students in various capacities.

Information on Woodbury School of Architecture and programs: https://woodbury.edu/program/school-of-architecture/

Woodbury is a Hispanic Serving Institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 817 students, of
which 68% are students of color and 48% are Federal Pell Grant recipients. The university values
diversity, equity and inclusiveness as an essential part of an experience-centered education. This
commitment to celebrate the unique perspectives, contributions and backgrounds of each
individual is part of our DNA, with students from over 40 countries providing an exciting atmosphere
that reflects the cultural diversity of Southern California. Woodbury’s beautiful 22-acre campus and
small class sizes attract students engaged with personal, communal, and practice-based learning.
The university’s central location in the greater Los Angeles area provides significant opportunity to
partner with community organizations and stakeholders engaged with diverse populations and
issues of environmental justice.

Woodbury School of Architecture is distinguished by a broad range of degrees that address the
needs, values, and potential of the built environment. The degree programs include Architecture,
Interior Design, Applied Computer Science and Media Arts, Computer Science Design
Computation, Sustainable Practices, and Construction Management.

These programs combine to create a holistic school dedicated to advancing the practices of
design, the products of design, and the impact of design towards a more equitable and sustainable
world. We educate our students as entrepreneurs and cultural builders equally committed to
professional practice, theoretical discourse, and technological inquiry. Our faculty is comprised of
active architects, academics, and designers.

Working Conditions:
Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a
desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure
health and comfort.

Physical Demands:
Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to
various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an
electronic keyboard or other o􀆯ice machines; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop or
kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide
information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over
telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

TO APPLY: To apply, please submit the following with your application:

  • A letter of interest outlining teaching interests and experience, research or other creative
    interests, administrative experience (if any), and other relevant experience. (2 pages),
  • A diversity statement. (1 page, maximum),
  • A teaching statement,
  • Curriculum Vitae,
  • Portfolio of student work or equivalent. (10 pages, maximum),
  • Portfolio of professional work and/or research. (10 pages, maximum), and
  • A list of references with contact information. These will be contacted only in the event the
    candidate advances in the search.