Assistant Professor, Architecture, School of Architecture and Interior Design, College of DAAP
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate to high value due to the university's strategic vision, competitive benefits, and potential for professional growth in a vibrant academic setting.
- Engagement opportunity within a renowned academic institution
- Comprehensive benefits including tuition remission
- Possibility to shape future architects in a collaborative environment
Pros
- University's strong reputation can enhance career mobility
- Access to comprehensive benefits and flexible work-life balance policies
- Opportunities within a research-oriented program
Cons
- Initial salary unknown, dependent on applicant experience
- Competitive applicant pool could increase pressure
- Specific areas of expertise may limit candidate pool further
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • On-site
Good fit
- Qualified candidates with a Master’s degree in architecture
- Professionals with a passion for teaching and design
- Academics interested in curriculum development
Not recommended for
- Recent graduates or entry-level candidates
- Individuals not aiming to engage in community-driven design
- Candidates who prefer a fully remote teaching role
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu .
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC?s success.
The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure track architecture faculty position in the School of Architecture and Interior Design at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Assistant Professor?s teaching, research, and service to the School, College, and the greater design community will contribute to the School?s initiatives and programs and will support the University of Cincinnati?s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities.
The core mission of the School of Architecture and Interior Design is to prepare students for critical engagement with practice. The program promotes leadership, collaboration, intellectual depth, flexibility, and teamwork. The foundation of our education at UC remains a liberal arts education, which provides a broad basis for understanding the role of architecture within a cultural and historical context; and a professional curriculum that is enriched with elective seminars, lectures and design studios that provide opportunities to engage in travel/study programs, experimental projects, and service-learning. Students alternate these more traditional academic experiences with periods of professional experience through our landmark cooperative education program (co-op).
The School of Architecture and Interior Design (SAID) confers an accredited professional degree in Interior Design (BSID); an accredited first professional graduate degree in Architecture (M Arch); an undergraduate degree in Architecture (BS Arch); a post-professional degree (MS Arch); a Master in Urban Design (MUD); and a Ph.D. degree in architecture. There are approximately 110 Masters of Architecture students, 16 PhD students, and a total of 688 students in the School and 25 full-time faculty.
- Teach assigned undergraduate architecture and/or graduate studios and seminars in either our Design and Communication Skills, History/Theory in Architecture, or Building Science curriculum.
- Assist in developing course content in partnership with the Program Directors and School Director
- Candidates will be expected to integrate their research interests and/or creative work in teaching.
- Provide service to various School, College, and University committees and/or service to the community as a board member or through participation in advisory groups.
Prior to effective date of appointment:
- Master?s degree in architecture or related field.
The position is available August 15, 2026. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2026 and the search will remain open until an appointment is made. Applicants should refer to the DAAP web site to learn more about SAID, DAAP and UC.
To be considered for this position please complete an online application and upload:
- CV/Resume
- Cover letter that includes a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Three references
- Portfolio of Candidate Work, master?s project work and, if applicable, professional work done individually or in collaboration (submit as a link or web address)
- Portfolio of Work Created by Students Under Candidate Teaching, if applicable (submit as a link or web address) if applicable
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. ( UC Benefits Link ) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won?t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you?ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14?18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider ?easy apply? applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .
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