Wentworth Institute of Technology

The School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) at Wentworth Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time position in Architecture at the rank of Assistant Professor (though exceptional candidates at higher ranks may be considered) to begin in Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will contribute to a forward-looking design curriculum integrating advanced technologies and innovative tools into the design process. Responsibilities include teaching lecture courses, seminars, and design studios across the undergraduate and graduate programs.

The standard teaching load is up to 12 credit hours per semester — typically one 6-credit studio and one 4-credit seminar/lecture, or three 4-credit lecture courses. Coursework may include foundation-level courses in building construction, structures, and systems/technology, as well as more advanced upper-level seminars and lectures in areas such as digital design and fabrication, computational design, building performance analysis, and materials science. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to connect design thinking, technical expertise, and emerging tools within a studio-based, hands-on learning environment.

Additional Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborating with colleagues to develop and deliver integrated coursework
  • Pursuing a robust research and scholarship agenda
  • Advising and mentoring students
  • Contributing to service at the school, university, and community levels

The new faculty member will also play an essential role in launching the graduate program in design and developing new graduate certificates, thereby contributing to the future of design education at Wentworth.

Application Requirements: 

Applicants must submit the following in a single PDF document:

1) Cover letter (1 page) describing areas of expertise and qualifications

2) Current curriculum vitae

3) Teaching and scholarship statement (maximum three pages) describing pedagogical philosophy and research agenda

4) Portfolio with evidence of research/creative practice and teaching, if applicable

5) Contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be notified before the University contacts their references

** Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The position is expected to be filled for Fall 2026.

For more information, contact the search committee chair, Associate Professor Troy Peters, PhD: peterst2@wit.edu.

Apply here: https://wit.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WIT/job/Boston-MA-US/Assistant-Professor–Architecture_JR4772

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