Assistant Professor

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details

Proposed Start Date09/16/2026RankC - Assistant ProfessorWorking TitleAssistant ProfessorPosition NumberD97001RepresentationAU - AAUP Faculty TypeTenure TrackFixed Term End Date:Position FTE1.0Term of Service9 month

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptThe School of Architecture at PSU has a rich, materially based curriculum, which challenges students to address the poetics of material, urban issues and cultural meaning, community engagement and social needs through architecture and design.

With an established reputation for promoting a materially diverse, urban-oriented, socially engaged architectural education, including a pre-professional undergraduate degree in Architecture, a professional accredited Master of Architecture, the Center for Public Interest Design, and strong ties to local design practice, we offer a rigorous educational experience in the ideal setting of downtown Portland.Position SummaryPortland State University wishes to hire a full-time Assistant Professor in Architecture to teach courses in Tectonics, Building Construction, and Materials. Candidates will be expected to embrace the culture of making at the heart of our pedagogy through creative teaching strategies in design studios while bringing critical perspectives and innovative practices to lectures and seminars.Primary ActivityI - InstructionalMinimum Qualifications At minimum candidates must have a master’s degree in architecture and professional experience.

Candidates should demonstrate tangible instructional experience in teaching situations, including architectural design studio, with the equivalent of at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience.Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated expertise and record in hands-on making and material explorations. Special consideration also given to those who are licensed as architects.Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement
• Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Professional Standards of ConductAt Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct.Total Compensation Range & Benefits StatementSalary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be $76,239 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.


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Accept ReferencesYesMinimum Number of References3Maximum Number of ReferencesCutoff DateSpecial Instruction for Reference ProviderReferences will be contacted if applicant is chosen as a finalist.

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