Assistant Professor of Practice

Department Architecture Location Arlington Job Family Faculty Position Status Full-time Rank Non-Tenured Work Hours Standard Open to External and Internal FLSA Exempt Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Job Summary The School of Architecture ( SOA ) in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs ( CAPPA ) at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a Assistant Professor of Practice APT position with an anticipated start date of either January 2027 or September 2027. The position focuses on interior Design Practice and Technology. The successful candidate will teach interior design studios at the undergraduate levels, as well as required courses and elective seminars in their area of expertise. Benefits at UTA We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

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If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate education, with a strong emphasis on teaching design and technical courses in immersive environments and related areas as well as design studios. Candidates are expected to develop creative scholarship or other initiatives that advances the mission of the School of Architecture and contributes to the intellectual and professional culture of a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research) university. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Interior Design Program’s teaching, research, and service mission through the following responsibilities: This is a teaching-focused, APT appointment. The expected workload consists primarily of teaching and service.

The standard teaching assignment is two courses per semester (2:2 load), typically consisting of interior design studios, lecture courses, seminars, or a combination thereof, depending on program needs and faculty expertise Contribute to required and elective courses in interior design and related areas, with opportunities to engage interdisciplinary questions of design, human and environmental well-being, sustainability, and the broader contexts of the built environment Participate in service to the Program, School, College, and University, including interdisciplinary collaboration and service across allied fields such as landscape architecture, architecture, and planning Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field Demonstrated capacity for excellence in immersive design, technical, and studio courses Evidence of teaching experience in architecture or interior design Preferred Qualifications NCIDQ certification Creative work that engages questions of innovation, exploratory practices, and professional experience Record of teaching at the undergraduate level Special Conditions for Eligibility Department Information The School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Arlington is the only NAAB -accredited architecture program in the North Texas region and has a long-standing commitment to design excellence, critical inquiry, and professional preparation. The School serves a diverse and dynamic student body, including a significant population of first-generation college students, and supports a faculty engaged in interdisciplinary research, professional practice, and creative work. The Bachelor of Science in Interior Design is a CIDA and NASAD accredited four-year interdisciplinary program in partnership with architecture, focused on the design of interior environments. Its mission is to prepare students for entry level positions in the interior design profession and to provide opportunities for students to explore the wide range of career options to fit their individual goals.

In a metropolitan region rich with possibilities for research, creative practice, and cultural exploration, the SoA maintains strong ties to the large professional design community of Dallas and Fort Worth, the fourth largest metro area in the country. The SoA has an established record as a design school with noted strengths in the aeras of making, fabrication, design communication, community-engaged design, and design-build. The SoA is home to several active and large student organizations including the American Institute of Architecture Students ( AIAS ), Latinos in Architecture (LiA), NOMAS (National Organization of Minority Architect Students), Tau Sigma Delta ( TSD ), Interior Design Student Group ( IDSG ), and US Green Building Council Students ( USGBC ). Along with the School of Architecture, CAPPA includes the Program of Landscape Architecture, offering the MLA and the Bachelor of Science of Sustainable Urban Design, and Department of Public Affairs and Planning.

CAPPA institutes have forged numerous partnerships throughout the DFW Metropolitan area and include Arlington Urban Design Center ( AUDC ), Center for Metropolitan Density ( CFMD ), David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture ( DDC ), and Institute of Urban Studies ( IUS ). The college aims to strengthen urban, ecological, and social fabrics that unleash the inherent potential of places and communities. For more information, please visit www.uta.edu/cappa. University Information The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA ) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities.

As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal).

UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy. UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth.

It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenur