Faculty - Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor- Architecture Technology

Faculty - Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor- Architecture Technology

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

FT Faculty

Job Number

FY2706291

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Smith College of Engineering & Tech

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

Letters of Recommendation

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, youll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of architects while contributing to a collaborative, student-centered learning environment. This faculty role combines teaching, scholarship, and service, allowing you to share expertise in technical areas such as building science, structures, BIM, and professional practice while helping students connect classroom learning to real-world architectural challenges. Faculty are encouraged to innovate in their teaching, mentor aspiring professionals, and support student success through meaningful engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond teaching, this position offers the chance to advance knowledge and practice within the architectural profession through scholarly and creative activities that align with the mission of the department and university. As part of a collegial academic community, youll collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, contribute to program development and governance, and play an active role in shaping the future of architectural education. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about educating future designers, advancing the profession, and making a lasting impact through teaching, scholarship, and service.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories through demonstrations, discussions, visual aids, lectures, individualized instruction, and other appropriate methods of instruction.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives and student outcomes for each course taught. Prepares instructional materials.
• Evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.
• Engages in scholarly activities, including applied research, and produces scholarly/creative work consistent with disciplinary specialization and the academic goals of the department.
• Serves the department, college, and university by attending departmental meetings, working on committees, and accepting other service appointments.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation with a NAAB or other accredited professional degree in architecture (M.Arch).

• Professional practice experience in an architecture office, minimum of one year.

• Minimum one year of working experience with BIM modeling software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional practice experience in an architecture office, with a minimum of three years.

• Certificate in Classical Architecture from the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA) or a degree from a university with a focus on classical or traditional architecture.

• Experience working directly with the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

• One or more years of successful teaching experience in higher education.

• Professional license in Architecture; OR have completed the experience requirements of the AXP program and are on track to complete the 6 sections of the Architectural Registration Exam.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of building technology and integrated building systems, including Building Information

• Modeling (BIM), construction documentation, MEP coordination, and building materials and methods, both traditional and contemporary.

• In-depth knowledge of traditional and classical architectural theory, history, and design.

• Awareness of the cultural and historical contexts that influence architectural design.

• Understanding of the NAAB accreditation process.

• Knowledge of building science and building codes.

Skills

• Skill in translating technical and project management knowledge into effective, design-integrated instruction across architectural technology curricula.

• Strong design and architectural problem-solving skills with a proficiency in developing these in students as well.

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering programs.

• Aptitude for collaboration with colleagues, industry professionals, and community stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong program coordination skills.

• Effective verbal and technical written communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong presentation and proposal skills.

Abilities

• Ability to inspire and motivate students to excel in their studies and professional development.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from broad ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to interpret the University's core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, exceptional results).

• Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.

• Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.

• Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as Canvas.

• Ability to relate with students and effectively teach, train, and mentor students.

• Ability to conduct scholarship/creative works and service, and have teaching interests that align with the architecture discipline.

• Demonstrated record of research, creative, and/or professional work that demonstrates expertise in traditional design.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family's overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.

Highlights from Utah Valley University's benefits package include:

• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university's High-Deductible Health Plan
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• Dental and vision plan options
• Incentivized wellness program
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee's compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave

For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits.

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Have you graduated with a NAAB-accredited (or other accredited) professional degree in Architecture (M.Arch.)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least one year of professional practice experience working in an architecture office?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least one year of experience using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least three years of professional practice experience working in an architecture office?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you hold a Certificate in Classical Architecture from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA), or a degree from a university with a focus on classical or traditional architecture?

• Yes
• No

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Have you worked directly with the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one or more years of successful teaching experience in higher education?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently hold a professional architecture license, or have you completed the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) requirements and are on track to complete all six divisions of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE)?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

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