Faculty position at Weitzman School of Design

The Department of Architecture at the Weitzman School of Design is inviting applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Architecture.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in teaching design studios, as well as demonstrated leadership potential, critical thinking skills in design, and a commitment to professional development. The ideal applicant will engage actively with contemporary issues in both teaching and research. The position involves teaching at undergraduate, graduate, and post-professional levels, with responsibilities including design studios and seminars related to architectural design. In addition to teaching excellence, candidates should be able to identify their specific areas of expertise within design and demonstrate a robust capacity for producing professional and scholarly work, as evidenced by a portfolio of projects, exhibitions, and/or published writings. Equally important are the applicant’s plans for future practice, research, and publication. The Department seeks an individual who will contribute to both the academic community and the profession through innovative design thinking, sustained research, and meaningful contributions to the field of architecture. The anticipated start date is January or July of 2026.

The University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1740, is an Ivy League institution with a distinctive past. Its 12 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools are located in Philadelphia on an urban campus that serves a community of more than 20,000 students from throughout the nation and around the world. Ranked consistently among the top universities in the nation, Penn has a longstanding reputation for excellence in graduate and professional education.

The Weitzman School of Design prepares students to address complex sociocultural and environmental issues through thoughtful inquiry, creative expression, and innovation. As a diverse community of scholars and practitioners, we are committed to advancing the public good – locally, nationally, and globally – through architecture, city and regional planning, the fine arts, historic preservation, landscape architecture, and urban spatial analytics.

For full position details and application instructions visit here.