Commonwealth Associate or Full Professor of Architecture and Artificial Intelligence Department of Architecture, UVA School of Architecture

The Department of Architecture at the University of Virginia School of Architecture (arch.virginia.edu) invites applications for a tenured position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor: the Commonwealth Professor of Architecture and Artificial Intelligence. We seek a thought leader poised to define how artificial intelligence and advanced technology is transforming not only the tools of architectural practice, but the terms of the conversation itself. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership in design, pedagogy, and research; work fluidly across disciplinary boundaries; and advance discourse on AI's use and consequence, both within the discipline and at the school.

The University of Virginia is deeply invested in multidisciplinary work at the frontier of advanced technology and artificial intelligence that builds on existing strengths across the institution. The University's substantial investments in this effort include high-performance computing infrastructure, international research partnerships, an expanding cohort of AI faculty and resources across disciplines, and dedicated funding to support research and discourse tied to the Commonwealth professorship. Initiatives across the university that offer collaborative opportunities include the Digital Technology for Democracy Lab, the National Security Data and Policy Institute, the Digital Humanities Center, and the Environmental Institute. The School of Architecture looks to advance this work by interrogating assumptions that have long defined our field and exploring how AI is redrawing the boundaries of design process, authorship, ethic, analysis, environmental and energy systems, and spatial outcomes.

The Department of Architecture's mission is to educate and inspire the next generation of architectural leaders who understand our discipline as inseparable from the landscapes, cultures, environments, and histories we inhabit. We actively encourage collaboration across the School of Architecture's disciplines, including with the Departments of Landscape Architecture, Urban and Environmental Planning, and Architectural History, as well as within the larger university. As a vital member of this vibrant community, the successful candidate will advance these aims through teaching, research, and collaboration with faculty and students.

Qualifications

This is a full-time appointment, with the expectation that faculty will reside in Charlottesville and actively engage with faculty, staff, and students at the University. Successful candidates must hold a terminal degree in Architecture (MArch) or a comparable degree in a related design field (such as MLA, MUD, PHD). Tenured faculty at UVA are expected to maintain high-profile design research while leading curricular development and academic committees in collaboration with school leadership. Candidates should show clear evidence of a rigorous, design-driven body of research and creative work and describe its potential impact and integration to ongoing work at UVA. Candidates will be expected to teach core architecture design studios and additional courses.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, attach the following:

1. Cover letter. Brief statement that outlines creative practice/research objectives and teaching goals
2. CV. Full curriculum vitae
3. Portfolio. Digital, including examples of work and teaching (size limit: 100mb)
4. Teaching Proposal. A one-page statement describing courses you have taught and your teaching approach, and new courses or curricular directions you would develop here
5. References. Names of three people who can be contacted about your design/academic work

Application Deadline: November 16, 2026. To be considered, all applications must be received by this date. For questions regarding this position, please contact Search Committee Chairs, Associate Professor Katie MacDonald at kmacdonald@virginia.edu and Department Chair, Professor Jeana Ripple at ripple@virginia.edu. For Interfolio-related assistance, please contact UVA HR.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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