Job description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706291

Closing: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus – Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

At Utah Valley University, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of architects while contributing to a collaborative, student-centered learning environment. This faculty role combines teaching, scholarship, and service, allowing you to share expertise in technical areas such as building science, structures, BIM, and professional practice while helping students connect classroom learning to real-world architectural challenges. Faculty are encouraged to innovate in their teaching, mentor aspiring professionals, and support student success through meaningful engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond teaching, this position offers the chance to advance knowledge and practice within the architectural profession through scholarly and creative activities that align with the mission of the department and university. As part of a collegial academic community, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, contribute to program development and governance, and play an active role in shaping the future of architectural education. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about educating future designers, advancing the profession, and making a lasting impact through teaching, scholarship, and service.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories through demonstrations, discussions, visual aids, lectures, individualized instruction, and other appropriate methods of instruction.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives and student outcomes for each course taught. Prepares instructional materials.
• Evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.
• Engages in scholarly activities, including applied research, and produces scholarly/creative work consistent with disciplinary specialization and the academic goals of the department.
• Serves the department, college, and university by attending departmental meetings, working on committees, and accepting other service appointments.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation with a NAAB or other accredited professional degree in architecture (M.Arch).
• Professional practice experience in an architecture office, minimum of one year.
• Minimum one year of working experience with BIM modeling software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional practice experience in an architecture office, with a minimum of three years.
• Certificate in Classical Architecture from the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA) or a degree from a university with a focus on classical or traditional architecture.
• Experience working directly with the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
• One or more years of successful teaching experience in higher education.
• Professional license in Architecture; OR have completed the experience requirements of the AXP program and are on track to complete the 6 sections of the Architectural Registration Exam.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of building technology and integrated building systems, including Building Information
• Modeling (BIM), construction documentation, MEP coordination, and building materials and methods, both traditional and contemporary.
• In-depth knowledge of traditional and classical architectural theory, history, and design.
• Awareness of the cultural and historical contexts that influence architectural design.
• Understanding of the NAAB accreditation process.
• Knowledge of building science and building codes.

Skills

• Skill in translating technical and project management knowledge into effective, design-integrated instruction across architectural technology curricula.
• Strong design and architectural problem-solving skills with a proficiency in developing these in students as well.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering programs.
• Aptitude for collaboration with colleagues, industry professionals, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong program coordination skills.
• Effective verbal and technical written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong presentation and proposal skills.

Abilities

• Ability to inspire and motivate students to excel in their studies and professional development.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from broad ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interpret the University’s core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, exceptional results).
• Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
• Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.
• Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as Canvas.
• Ability to relate with students and effectively teach, train, and mentor students.
• Ability to conduct scholarship/creative works and service, and have teaching interests that align with the architecture discipline.
• Demonstrated record of research, creative, and/or professional work that demonstrates expertise in traditional design.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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