Description

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Assistant Professor, Architecture and Structural Design 

Position Description 

The Department of Architecture in the nationally ranked School of Architecture at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-earning Assistant Professor of Architecture and Structural Design beginning August 13, 2026. This appointment has a focus on research and teaching of structures and design studios at both undergraduate and graduate levels, primarily within the professional Master of Architecture program. 

Qualifications 

We invite dynamic individuals with expertise in structural design, holding an advanced professional degree in architecture, an engineering background, and university teaching experience. The successful candidate will teach core and advanced courses in structures and design studios while maintaining research that bridges architectural design and engineering principles. The ideal candidate will advance the field through peer-reviewed research, publication, and creative work.

We seek candidates with a proven record of bringing innovative approaches to teaching and research. Prior graduate teaching experience is essential, particularly in areas that emphasize the integration of engineering and architectural design. The ability to engage students through hands-on learning, critical thinking, and the application of emerging technologies will be highly valued.

The minimum academic credentials required for the position: The Master of Architecture, the Master of Science in Engineering, or the equivalent international degrees in Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field.  The PhD, DDes, and/or professional licensure are preferred.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536032 at careers.fiu.edu and attach the following: 

Letter of interest (maximum two pages) that summarizes the candidate’s background in teaching, research and creative work.
Curriculum Vitae
A portfolio including samples of teaching, research and creative work in PDF format not to exceed 10MB. 
Names and contact information of three references. They will be contacted if the applicant is shortlisted or as determined by the search committee.
Direct any questions to Jason Chandler, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at: chandler@fiu.edu. For full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by November 3, 2025. Applications will be accepted, and review will continue until the position is filled.

About the FIU Department of Architecture and School of Architecture

Within the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts, the Department of Architecture resides in the School of Architecture, alongside the Department of Interior Architecture and the Department of Landscape Architecture + Environmental Urban Design. The 3 departments share a rich history of interdisciplinary design and research collaboration. All programs in the School of Architecture are designated as Federal STEM disciplines. This makes it possible for international students to apply for up to 3 years of employment in the United States under the OPT system. The School of Architecture was ranked in the Top 25 among public universities in North America by the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject. 

With over 600 students, the Department of Architecture educates future architects to become thoughtful practitioners and critical thinkers. Students arrive at various points in their educational careers—as freshmen, as third-year transfer students, and as graduate students, to pursue an accredited, professional Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degree. The department has recently added the post-professional Doctor of Design (DDes) degree, which draws students internationally and offers them opportunities to teach and pursue funded research while studying.   

The School of Architecture is housed in the award-winning Paul L. Cejas School of Architecture Building designed by Bernard Tschumi, which includes the Robotics and Digital Fabrication Lab, and the Structural and Environmental Technologies Lab. Additional School facilities include the Miami Beach Urban Studios, located in the heart of Miami Beach, home to the CARTA Innovation Lab. 

Our faculty is engaged in a wide range of research and creative activities in the areas of sustainability and climate change, urbanism and public space, affordable housing, green building automation, culture and history of global modernism, performative scripting, artificial intelligence, robotics, digital fabrication, and architectural installations. To enhance student learning and support faculty research, the Department offers a broad range of study abroad programs. For more information about Architecture at FIU, visit http://carta.fiu.edu/architecture

About the FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts

Ranked #14 among public universities in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) for the 4th consecutive year, the FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) provides students with the distinct experience of working closely with an award-winning faculty in nationally ranked accredited programs in the heart of Miami, North Miami, and Miami Beach—three of the country’s most vibrant, diverse, and creative cities. CARTA emphasizes experiential learning, where students learn by doing through art and design studios and real-world projects; performances and productions; a student-run communication agency; and student news bureaus in Miami and Washington DC. Focused on its engaged mission of driving the information, innovation, and cultural economy of South Florida and beyond, CARTA is committed to a trans-disciplinary, experiential learning curriculum that prepares graduates for meaningful careers and leadership in their chosen professions.  

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.  For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu