Visiting Assistant Professor in Architecture - Structural Design, College of Architecture, Design and Engineering (CADE), Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls Campus

About the role

The primary responsibility for this position is teaching undergraduate and graduate architecture courses focused on structural systems and their relationship to architectural design. Courses introduce students to principles of primary structural systems, their materialities, and the integration of structural thinking into an architectural design process. The department is particularly interested in candidates who can teach structures through: Spatial and tectonic, iterative exploration Precedent analysis Computational Design Integrative Design Environmental and performance-based thinking While technical competency is expected, this is not an engineering-focused position. We welcome applicants from architectural practice and architectural education who are interested in helping students understand structure as an expressive, conceptual, and performative component of architecture. Job Description

Requirements

• Required:
• a combination of a professional bachelor's and a master's degree; or a terminal professional master's degree; or a doctorate.
• Demonstrated expertise in structural systems within architectural design
• Teaching experience and/or significant professional experience relevant to the position
• Strong communication and collaborative skills
• Preferred:
• Licensure in architecture
• Experience teaching structures, building technology, or integrated design studios
• Evidence of design excellence, professional practice, research, or built work
• Interest in interdisciplinary and practice-based education
• Experience integrating digital tools, fabrication, or visualization into teaching
• About the Department of Architecture:
• Application Procedures:
• Candidates must apply on-line at https://hr.jefferson.edu/careers.html using Job ID # REQ-0030650
• Candidates must also submit the following via email to Ms. Melissa Raffel: melissa.raffel@jefferson.edu
• Letter of Application: We request a statement that provides an overview of the candidate's interest in the position relative to their experience and goals.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio of Teaching, Research and/or Professional Work (15-page maximum)
• Names and Contact Information for Three (3) References
• Questions should be sent to the chair of the department, John Dwyer, John.Dwyer@Jefferson.edu.
• The preferred submission deadline for materials is July 1, 2026. The search will remain open until suitable candidates are identified
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