Assistant Professor of Instruction, Architecture

The Assistant Professor of Instruction at the School of Architecture and Community Design (SACD) within USF’s College of Design, Art & Performance provides an exceptional opportunity for candidates with a primary interest in teaching within our undergraduate and graduate architecture and community/urban design programs. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, nine-month position with a structured promotion path and an August 2026 start date. The successful candidate will teach architectural design studios and lecture courses, contribute to curriculum and course development and assessment, and provide service within the school, college, and university. With prioritizing excellent studio teaching, special consideration will be given to applications that demonstrate experience and expertise in teaching within one or more areas of architectural history, computational technologies, environmental resilience, and building technologies.

Impart knowledge and skills and stimulate students’ critical thinking and creative abilities through highly effective graduate and undergraduate teaching in studios, lectures, seminars, and directed studies (e.g. thesis).  The teaching load is expected to be 12 credit hours per semester. 

Organizational Summary:

Founded in 1986, SACD was Florida’s first public school of architecture located in a fast-growing and dynamic major metropolitan center. SACD offers a Master of Architecture and is adding an undergraduate architecture program that will launch in Fall 2026. The school’s research arm, the Florida Center for Community Design and Research, pursues work in resiliency, community planning and design, and housing and related interests.  With approximately 300 students and 11 full-time faculty, the school benefits from close ties to a robust professional community in Tampa Bay and a collaborative, mentorship-focused culture.

The University of South Florida is a preeminent AAU research university recognized for its global impact, innovation, and academic excellence. It ranks among the top public universities in the nation and is designated as a Preeminent State Research University. The SACD is part of the College of Design, Art and Performance.  As the creative center of the university, the college also includes the schools of Art and Art History, Theater and Dance, and Music, in addition to the Contemporary Art Museum and Graphic studio, an internationally renowned print and sculpture atelier.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal or doctoral degree in architecture or related field
• Teaching experience in architecture

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years of professional architectural experience
• Demonstrated commitment to curriculum and/or course development

Required Submissions (single PDF):

• Letter of interest that indicates teaching interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching experience portfolio
• Professional experience portfolio

Application Deadline: February 20, 2026, for full consideration. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

 

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at