Design and Structures Asst Professor U of M

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees, with an annual enrollment of over 32,000 students. The University occupies 1,450-acres in the scenic Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, offering a bucolic and rich cultural environment within easy reach of major urban centers. The University is notably part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which underpins the dynamic intellectual energy of the region.

About the Department of Architecture

The Department of Architecture provides an accessible, intellectually rigorous design education that firmly grounds students in the art and science of the built environment. Ensconced in the award-winning mass timber John Olver Design Building, our interdisciplinary, collaborative department embraces spirited, socially progressive, and environmentally responsive design. As New England's first public architecture program, we have significantly broadened interest in and access to architecture through a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer a four-year Bachelor of Science in Architecture, a Bachelor of Arts in Design, a Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Design for Historic Preservation and Public Art, as well as a dual-degree Masters with Landscape Architecture.

Job Description

The Department of Architecture at UMass Amherst invites applicants with strong backgrounds in architecture and structural engineering for buildings, for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position in Design and Structures starting September 1, 2026. The department is particularly interested in candidates with an interest in building structures, building technologies, adaptive reuse/historic preservation, and experience in professional practice. We seek highly motivated, collaborative, and innovative candidates.

Applicants should be able to teach statics and strength of materials, and structural analysis and design at upper-level undergraduate and graduate levels. We seek a candidate who takes an integrated and innovative approach to teaching structures, and who can actively participate in and teach design studios, in addition to developing and pursuing a dynamic and timely research agenda.

Teaching duties will include instructing undergraduate and graduate students in introductory and advanced topics in structural building design, in addition to design studios, lectures and seminars, thesis advising, honors colloquia, practicums, and independent studies.[JK1] Initial teaching responsibilities per academic year will include a minimum of two studios plus two structural design courses. Significant service is also expected, including career preparation-related events and recruitment outreach, in addition to participation in department- and university-level committees and service to the profession.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction from an accredited institution (or international equivalent).
• Significant study of, and/or professional experience in both architectural design and structural engineering, with a terminal degree or an equivalent international degree in one discipline (Master of Architecture or PhD).
• Evidence of ability to engage in teaching and practice of architecture.
• Commitment to and understanding of teaching diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional licensure in either architecture or engineering.
• Record of excellence in teaching structures and design.
• Record of publishing and seeking funding in relevant topics.
• Demonstrated interest in service to the university and the profession.

Salary Information

The University of Massachusetts Amherst expects to pay within an approximate range between $79,350 and $102,086 for this position. Please note:

• The low-end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors, UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA.
• The high-end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median of salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience.
• The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors, including faculty rank and required or relevant certifications, when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.

Application Instructions

Along with the application, please submit the following materials: (a) curriculum vitae; (b) letter of interest outlining the applicant's experience and approach to practice, creative work, research and teaching and its relevance to the department and position (2-3 pages); (c) a portfolio of representative professional, creative, research, and teaching experience (maximum 50 MB); (d) contact information for three professional references who would be willing to submit letters of reference upon request. Finalist candidates will be invited to interview with the hiring committee and should be prepared to present a succinct record of relevant work and teaching. Please direct any questions to rkmann@umass.edu.

Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025 and continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. Applications received after this date may not be reviewed.

Additional Information

Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is a 9-month academic year appointment at 100%FTE with full benefits.

For more information on living, working, and learning in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts please visit:

https://www.umass.edu/faculty-development/prospective-faculty

Position is dependent on available funding.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.