Rice University is hiring : Architecture Writer & Editor in Houston

Special Instructions to Applicants : In PDF form, all interested applicants should attach a resume, cover letter, and two (2) writing samples about or related to architecture in the Supporting Documents section of the application.

About Rice

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in how we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name RICE Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Position Summary

The Architectural Writer and Editor researches, conceptualizes, and produces high-quality written and visual content that communicates the work, vision, and impact of the School of Architecture . This role transforms complex architectural and design concepts into accessible, compelling narratives and designs for diverse audiences, including prospective students, alumni, media, and the public.

The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator with a strong foundation in writing, editing, and design, and a demonstrated ability to translate architectural and design concepts for broad audiences. They will be highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple media formats. A passion for architecture, design culture, and higher education communications is essential.

Workplace Requirements

This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in person. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Salary

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the proposed salary is $67,000 annually.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or a related field
• 2+ years of experience writing about architecture and / or design for public audiences

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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

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