School of Architecture & Design, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture, American University of Beirut
Tenure-Track Position in Architecture: Climate-responsive and Sustainable Architecture
The School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) of the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Architecture, with a focus on climate-responsive and sustainable architecture. The position is open at the assistant or associate professor level, depending on qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree; however, exceptional applicants with a master’s degree in Architecture, Sustainable Design, or equivalent may also be considered. The candidate should demonstrate a proven track record of design excellence and a body of work (professional or academic) that foregrounds sustainability and climate responsiveness, as well as teaching experience in design studios and/or building technology and environmental systems. Additionally, the candidate must provide evidence of a research or creative agenda that addresses sustainability, climate-responsive design, material innovation, or environmental systems, along with the ability to secure research funding or develop funded projects. The candidate should have experience working in climate-vulnerable or resource-constrained contexts and be familiar with environmental performance tools such as simulation software, LCA tools, or environmental analysis platforms. They should also demonstrate a record of interdisciplinary collaboration with fields such as engineering, urban planning, or environmental studies. Recognition through awards, grants, exhibitions, or peer-reviewed publications is also highly desirable.
We are seeking a scholar-practitioner whose teaching, research, and practice engage critically with the environmental challenges facing the built environment, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean and Global South. The successful candidate will contribute to the design studio sequence and offer courses related to sustainable building design, environmental systems, material ecologies, or climate adaptation.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a holistic approach to sustainability that bridges design innovation with technical and contextual knowledge. This includes attention to passive design strategies, resource efficiency, climate justice, and the socio-ecological dimensions of architecture. Candidates whose work reflects an integrated approach to design, performance, and environmental ethics are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will lead or participate in research initiatives, pursue external funding, and contribute to regional and international collaborations focused on ecological design and climate adaptation.
Applications must include a letter of interest in the position, relevant experience, and academic/research objectives, a complete curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching (1-2 pages), including approaches to sustainability in design education, research and/or design portfolio, including professional and/or student work, and names and contact details of three references. The application should be sent by email to msfea@aub.edu.lb, and addressed to the Dean, Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, American University of Beirut.
Consideration of the received applications will begin as of January 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The proposed starting date for the position is September 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter). Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
AUB’s homepage is at: www.aub.edu.lb
MSFEA’s homepage is at: www.aub.edu.lb/msfea
SoAD’s homepage is at: https://www.aub.edu.lb/msfea/ard/Pages/default.aspx
