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.

Tenure Track, Assistant Professor of Architecture and Artificial Intelligence

Position Description

The Department of Architecture in the School of Architecture, College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts at Florida International University, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure- earning Assistant Professor of Architecture and Artificial Intelligence with a focus on artificial intelligence, to begin in August 2026. The Department seeks a dynamic, innovative, educator and scholar to contribute to our Master of Architecture and Doctor of Design programs. The ideal candidate will excel in teaching design studios, seminars, and lectures at graduate and undergraduate levels; pursue research funding; engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with FIU’s research community; and advance the field through peer-reviewed publications and creative work.

Qualifications

Successful applicants are required to hold a professional degree in architecture or a closely related field and/or a PhD/doctoral degree or terminal degree in the field. Applicants should preferably have a record of previous graduate teaching and a track record of research.

College criteria for tenure and promotion include the demonstration of highly competent performance in scholarship, research or creative work, with a focus on the merit of the research, including the extent and significance of the inquiry, analysis, and synthesis. Consideration is given to recognition of the research, such as peer-reviewed publications and presentations, citations and quotations, and, where customary, contracts and grants funded to conduct research.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536846 at and to append the following as individual attachments:

  • Letter of interest (maximum two pages) that summarizes the candidate鈥檚 background and teaching, research, and service objectives.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • A portfolio including samples of teaching, professional, and research/scholarly/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 Neil Leach, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at: dleach@fiu.edu.聽 For full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by March 21st, 2026. Applications will be reviewed periodically 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 and Urban Design. 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 three years of employment in the United States under the OPT system. The FIU School of Architecture is ranked among the top 25 U.S. public universities in the QS World Rankings. Its three departments share a rich history of interdisciplinary design and research collaboration.

With over 500 students, the Department of Architecture educates future architects to become thoughtful practitioners and critical thinkers. Students arrive at various points in their educational careers鈥攁s freshmen, as third-year transfer students, and as graduate students, to pursue the accredited, professional Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degree or the post-professional Doctor of Design (D.Des.) degree, which draws students internationally and offers them opportunities to teach and pursue funded research while studying.聽聽

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.聽

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

About the FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts聽

Ranked #14 among public universities in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), 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 Miami, one of the country鈥檚 most vibrant, and creative cities. CARTA emphasizes experiential learning, where students learn by doing through art and design studios, performances and productions, a student-run communication agency, and student news bureaus in Miami and Washington DC.聽Focused on its engaged mission of driving the information, innovation, and cultural economy of South Florida and beyond,聽CARTA聽is committed to a trans-disciplinary, experiential learning curriculum that prepares graduates for meaningful careers and leadership in their chosen professions.

Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University鈥檚 immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying:

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 decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.