Belmont University

The Department of Architecture in the O鈥橫ore College of Architecture and Design at Belmont University seeks applications for a faculty position beginning August 1, 2026, either as a tenure-track faculty or professor of practice (see 鈥淩equired Qualifications鈥� below).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and teaching undergraduate courses as integrated in the program鈥檚 curriculum of seminar and studio courses with an emphasis on areas of expertise in architectural or urban design, architectural history/theory, professional practice, or building technology.
  • Student recruitment, academic advising, mentoring, and retention in alignment with and in support of the University鈥檚 Christ-centered mission and values statement.
  • Scholarly and/or creative activity commensurate with rank appointment
  • College and university service

The above statements describe the job鈥檚 essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

The successful candidate will pursue these aspects of faculty life and within an ecumenical, student-focused environment that brings together the best of liberal arts and professional聽education in a Christ-centered community of learning and
service.

Required qualifications:

A terminal degree in architecture or a closely related field (e.g.Ph.D., M.Arch., or foreign equivalent) is required for appointment in a tenure-track position. Applicants without acknowledged terminal degrees but holding similar appropriate credentials and/or a record of significant professional accomplishment will be considered for appointment as Professor of Practice.

Teaching experience for Professors of Practice is not required, however it is a preferred qualification for additional consideration in the selection process when the candidate has demonstrated effectiveness teaching at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated effectiveness teaching at the college level
  • Record of scholarly/creative accomplishment appropriate to the discipline
  • Record of achievement in professional practice settings
  • Credentialing with appropriate professional licensure

As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program.

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

  • Form diverse leaders of character;
  • Equip people to solve the world鈥檚 complex problems through teaching, research and service;
  • And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

During the application process, applicants will be asked to address how their Christian faith informs and influences their personal and professional life, and teaching philosophy, and how it will support their contributions to Belmont鈥檚 Aspirational Aims.

Currently in candidacy status with NAAB accreditation, the Architecture program offers a five-year B.Arch., a four-year B.S. in Architectural Studies, and a Minor. Engaged in courses and extracurricular activities stress the values of environmental and cultural stewardship, community service, and professional ethics, students benefit from an integrated curriculum that joins their learning across architecture鈥檚 sub-fields and throughout the campus, with special opportunities to emphasize philosophy, environmental science, and design for health care and the performing arts. The B.Arch. also preserves 18 credit hours for students to pursue diverse intellectual interests or a minor.

The Department of Architecture is housed within the O鈥橫ore College of Architecture and Design, a creative community of architecture, fashion design & merchandising, and interior design that serves its undergraduate students by providing professionally oriented programs integrated with liberal arts-based education. The curricula of all programs benefit from the University鈥檚 Christ-centered ethos and general education core to develop students as whole persons.

Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and over 30 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master鈥檚 programs and 8 doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world鈥檚 complex problems. For more information, visit聽

Application Process

For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to聽. Complete applications will include:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  • One-page essay (300-400 words) describing how the candidate鈥檚 Christian faith informs and influences their personal and professional life, their teaching philosophy, and how their faith will help them contribute to the achievement of Belmont鈥檚 鈥淎spirational Aim for 2030鈥� (see聽)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.