Assistant Professor - Architectural Design and Engaged Practice - Architecture

Overview

University of California, Berkeley invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in Architectural Design – Engaged Practice.

Position Details

Salary range : The current salary range for this position is $80,800 – $128,700 (9-month academic year salary). Off-scale salary and other components of pay may be offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start : July 1, 2026

Application Window :

• Open date : July 25, 2025
• Next review date : Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date : Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
• Applications accepted until the final date.

Position Description

The Department of Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for two (2) full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Architectural Design – Engaged Practice. Candidates should ground their design and creative work in innovative architectural practice and be prepared to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Engaged Practice refers to design and creative work rooted in architectural practice that synthesizes contemporary issues and disciplinary knowledge to inform distinctive architectural sensibilities with a focus on building design. Candidates may be actively practicing or demonstrate a clear trajectory to engage practice as a critical mode of inquiry. Successful candidates are expected to show how buildings can expand the field by using design to address urgent issues such as climate, housing, materials, construction, social justice, or other critical topics.

Responsibilities include core instruction in architectural design at both graduate and undergraduate levels, with emphasis on Foundational Studios and Integrated Design Studios. Candidates should be prepared to lead advanced design studios and offer seminar and / or lecture courses aligned with their area of expertise. Service to the department, college, university, profession, and broader community is essential. Demonstrated exemplary architectural work and the ability to disseminate work through appropriate venues are required.

The Department of Architecture is housed within the College of Environmental Design (CED), and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees with programs in M.Arch, M.AAD, M.S., and Ph.D. For more information, please visit the department website.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application) : Bachelor Degree (or equivalent international degree).

Preferred Qualifications : One of the following by the start date is strongly preferred : a professional graduate degree in architecture (M.Arch or equivalent) or an undergraduate degree in architecture (B.Arch or equivalent) with an additional graduate degree (MA, MS, or Ph.D.).

Application Requirements

Document requirements :

Reference Requirements : 3–5 letters of reference required.

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About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, please review UC policies on non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

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