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Department: 3670015020 Architecture

Job no: 516421

Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 9 month

Location: Manhattan, Kansas

Worksite: On-site requirement

Categories: Architecture / Construction / Design

Pay Grade: 001

About This Role:

Design | Architectural Technology
The successful candidate will demonstrate interest and ability to teach architectural design studios. Entry-level studios require the ability to teach fundamental design skills, including spatial and formal composition, graphics, and modeling techniques, while upper-level studios require the ability to teach the design and technical skills necessary to resolve and document architectural intent from the urban scale to the detail. The successful candidate will collaborate in integrating their expertise into their design studio teaching. Demonstrated excellence in teaching architectural design studios across the curriculum is preferred.

The successful candidate will demonstrate interest and ability to teach one of our required lecture courses. An expertise in computational design, digital technologies, digital fabrication, architectural structures, or integrated design/building performance simulation is preferred. In addition, the successful candidate will have the interest and ability to develop and teach seminars in their area of expertise and will develop a research/creative agenda related to this expertise.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Architecture at Kansas State University is a nationally recognized program offering a professional Master of Architecture and post-professional Master of Science in Architecture. Departmental faculty may also participate in a college-wide interdisciplinary PhD in Environmental Design and Planning. The department sponsors studios at the Kansas City Design Center in Kansas City, MO, and has a long-standing curricular partnership with the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Design at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The department is located at K-State's main campus in Manhattan, KS, in the heart of the scenic Flint Hills region 120 miles west of Kansas City, MO. To learn more about the Department of Architecture and our programs, please visit our website at

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal professional degree in Architecture (Post-baccalaureate MArch or equivalent).


• Professional practice experience in architecture sufficient to have fulfilled the experience requirement for licensure.


• Interest and ability to teach architectural design studios.


• Interest and ability to teach one of our required lecture courses.


• Interest and ability to develop and teach elective seminars in their area of expertise.


• Interest and ability to develop a research/creative agenda related to their area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive and creative professional practice experience in architecture.


• Architectural license.


• Advanced degree in Architecture or related field.


• Excellence in teaching architectural design studios across the curriculum.


• Excellence in teaching computational design, digital technologies, digital fabrication, architectural structures, or integrated design/building performance simulation.


• Established research/creative agenda.


• Record of service to the academic and professional communities.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply:

Please upload a letter of interest addressing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a list of three academic and/or professional references with full contact information, and a portfolio documenting academic and/or professional experience. Direct all inquiries to Professor Michael McGlynn, Search Committee Chair, or .

Screening of Applications Begins:

Review of candidates will begin January 16, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.

Advertised: Dec 04, 2023 Central Standard Time

Applications close: Open until filled