Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Architecture in the Department of Architecture with a preferred start date of August 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position.  This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality instruction in architecture courses at the undergraduate level, including  Architecture Studio, as well as in at least one of the following areas of specialization:
    • Environmental Systems & Building Performance
    • Digital Architecture, Computational Design, Fabrication
    • Material Innovation
    • Robotic Construction
  • Engage in significant research, scholarship, and/or creative activities in an area of specialization. Faculty members are expected to develop and sustain a robust research agenda that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in their chosen field.
  • Participate in department, college, and/or university service activities.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive and productive academic environment.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications Include

  • An earned Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Architecture or a closely related discipline.  The degree must be earned by the start date.

OR

  • A terminal Master\’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Architecture or a closely related discipline and Professional Architectural Registration.

Preferred Qualifications Include

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Environmental Systems & Building Performance
    • Focus on sustainable design, building systems integration, and the optimization of energy and environmental performance in architectural projects.
  • Digital Architecture, Computational Design, Fabrication
    • Specialization in the use of digital tools, computational methods, and advanced fabrication techniques to explore innovative architectural design processes.
  • Material Innovation
    • Research and development in new materials, sustainable alternatives, and advanced material applications that push the boundaries of architectural design and construction.
  • Robotic Construction
    • Exploration and implementation of robotic technologies in the construction process, including automation, robotics-driven fabrication, and the future of building technology.

Additional preferred qualifications include, but are not limited to:

  • A record of past teaching in Architecture Studio and an area of specialization
  • Evidence of scholarship and/or creative activities

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php.  Search for Job ID 277840.

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia’s largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university.  Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia’s core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect.  For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

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