Assistant Professor

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Job Description

The Department of Architecture

Architecture education at Howard University has continued to evolve since it formally began on February 9, 1911, when the Board of Trustees approved degree studies in architecture. In 1951, the Bachelor of Architecture degree program was first accredited by NAAB. Today, the Department of Architecture continues to offer a fully NAAB-accredited program of study leading to the five-year Master of Architecture (M. Arch.). The Department’s focus shapes and fosters design inquiry and technical application in students nationally and internationally, particularly those from the African Diaspora.

Located in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, Howard’s Department of Architecture draws heavily on the rich heritage of Washington, D.C. Surrounded by both historic and contemporary built fabric, Howard University provides the ideal setting for exploration and discovery. Students can walk across the campus to view a variety of architectural styles and design philosophies. Many campus buildings were designed by African American architects, some of whom graduated from, or led the architecture program.

The College of Engineering and Architecture is one of Howard University’s 14 schools and colleges and is comprised of five academic departments offering accredited undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. The departments include Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering.

The Department of Architecture at Howard University, Washington DC is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague for a full-time, untenured Assistant/ or tenured Associate Professor position in the Master of Architecture Program, set to begin on August 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidates should possess: A terminal degree in Architecture and or a Ph.D/ABD. They should have expertise and experience in the following areas: history and theory of architecture and/or urban design, design thinking, technology (structures, systems, computation- AI). A strong design portfolio and experience in teaching core courses in history and theory lecture courses, and/or urban design, design thinking, technology (structures, systems, computation, AI) as well as architectural design studios, are essential.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate cross-disciplinary approaches that integrate across art, architecture, and engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate/ graduate-level lecture and seminar courses corresponding to their area of focus, along with architectural design studios.

Candidates for an assistant professor position must show potential for producing scholarship through peer-reviewed publications, exhibitions, or symposia with national or international recognition. Candidates for tenured Associate Professor must have a record of scholarship through peer-reviewed publications, exhibitions, or symposia with national or international recognition. Faculty are expected to carry a load of 15 credits in an academic year, in addition to research and service requirements. The Department of Architecture is dedicated to developing a diverse faculty body and seeks a forward-thinking colleague who wish to be part of an innovative historic architecture program. Candidates are expected to provide collegial leadership in a team-based environment, participate in strategic planning for the program, advise students, assist with NAAB Accreditation, and collaborate with community organizations and partners. The successful candidates will help prepare students to respond to the complex cultural, social, technological, and environmental challenges of our contemporary era. The department is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars, recognizing the importance of diverse perspectives in enriching the educational experience.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $115,000

Application reviews will begin February 15, 2026, and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to the Department Chair, John Odhiambo Onyango [email protected]

About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private research university located in Washington, D.C. and is comprised of 14 schools and colleges. Howard University is a culturally diverse, comprehensive, and research-intensive historically black private university that provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential.

Students pursue studies in more than 140 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in architecture, engineering, the arts, the sciences, and the humanities, and has graduated more African Americans in architecture than any other university in the United States. The historic main campus sits on a hilltop in Northwest Washington blocks from the storied U Street and Howard Theatre. We are two miles from the U.S. Capitol where many students intern, and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy.

Howard University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment as well as in its educational programs and activities. The University prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, gender identity, or any other classification, activities, or conditions protected by applicable law. For more information on Howard University, call 202-238- 2330, or visit the University’s Web site at www.howard.edu.

EEO: The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, or disability. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal opportunity, and Title IX would be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources.

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