Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Architectural Professional Practice and Real Estate

About the Opportunity

About CAMD:

The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) is a collaborative community within the university that acts as a catalyst for research, inspiration, and discovery. It brings together a unique combination of disciplines, including Architecture, Art+Design, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media and Screen Studies, Music, and Theatre. CAMD is also home to three interdisciplinary research centers: the Center for the Arts, the Center for Design, and the Center for Transformative Media.

About the Opportunity:

The School of Architecture in the College of Arts, Media and Design invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Teaching Professor position in Architectural Professional Practice and Real Estate at the rank of Assistant or Associate. This position will include teaching professional practice lectures and seminars, urban and real estate development seminars, and related design studios at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Some of these courses can contribute to our newly developed Architecture and Business combined major. We seek an innovative colleague eager to contribute to courses rooted in real-world applications to prepare our students for staying current with industry trends and prepare them for diverse roles in the design and construction of the built environment. This position will be fully located on the Boston campus of Northeastern University.

Responsibilities:

This position will entail teaching two or three courses per fall and spring semesters (4-6 courses per academic year) at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Rank as an associate teaching professor will be assessed in consideration of the candidate’s previous teaching experience and creative practice and/or research experience. In addition to teaching, all full-time faculty are expected to contribute to the cultural life and function of the school through service commitments on committees, special projects, and student advising and engagement activities. These service roles are determined based on alignments with the candidate’s past experiences and profiles in teaching and creative practice. Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates would hold at minimum a terminal professional degree in architecture (M.Arch) and be a licensed architect. Applicants with a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) and prior teaching experience in architectural professional practice and real estate are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates at the Associate level of Teaching Professor must have at least five years of academic or equivalent experience.

Additional Information:

Applicants should submit: a cover letter indicating their interest in and expertise for the position; a curriculum vitae; and names of three references who will not be contacted unless the candidate is selected for a short list. Candidates selected for the short list will be contacted for additional materials including, but not limited to, teaching and creative practice portfolios and additional statements. Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Peter Wiederspahn at p.wiederspahn@northeastern.edu. Priority deadline for review of applications is February 18, 2026.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.