Job Description

Assistant / Associate Professor in Integrated Professional Design (Architecture) – American University in Cairo, Egypt

The American University in Cairo (AUC) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Integrated Professional Design, within the Department of Architecture, School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE).

The position focuses on the professional, regulatory, financial, and managerial dimensions of architectural design and project delivery.

The successful candidate will contribute to AUC’s Bachelor of Architecture programme, teaching subjects including integrated architectural design, building codes and regulations, real estate development, project financing, professional ethics, architectural practice, project delivery, and business management.

The University also expects the appointed faculty member to establish an interdisciplinary research focus in professional practice and project delivery and lead outreach activities within the University and the wider community.

Academic Rank: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor
Employment Type: Full-time, tenure-track
Department: Architecture
School: Sciences and Engineering
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Advertised Start Date: Fall 2026
Application Status in Source: Open until filled
Job Reference: ARCH (Int. Pro. Design)_F26
Position ID: 196078

Start-date clarification: The advertised Fall 2026 start date has already begun. Applicants should confirm the current recruitment status and anticipated appointment date with AUC.

About the American University in Cairo

Founded in 1919, the American University in Cairo is an English-medium university offering academic programmes across the humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, business, and other disciplines.

AUC moved to its 270-acre New Cairo campus in 2008 while retaining facilities in downtown Cairo for cultural and other activities.

The University holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its academic programmes include additional discipline-specific accreditations.

AUC’s engineering programmes are accredited by ABET, while its business school holds AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations.

The University supports teaching and research through its academic facilities, libraries, and interdisciplinary educational environment.

AUC states that faculty salary and rank are determined by qualifications and professional experience, with benefits provided in accordance with University policies.

Position Overview

The Department of Architecture seeks an academic with expertise in Integrated Professional Design, particularly the relationship between architectural design, professional practice, project delivery, and the business and regulatory requirements of the built environment.

The successful candidate will teach within the Bachelor of Architecture programme, contributing to courses that prepare architecture students to understand how projects are developed, financed, regulated, managed, and delivered.

The appointment is particularly suited to candidates who combine doctoral-level architectural knowledge with relevant university teaching and professional practice experience.

The department gives special preference to applicants with experience in:

• Architectural project delivery
• Professional practice and business management
• Building codes and regulations
• Real estate development
• United States and/or international architectural practice
• NAAB accreditation requirements

Awareness of local professional norms and practices is considered an additional advantage.

Main Responsibilities

1. Undergraduate Teaching in Architecture

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching within the Bachelor of Architecture programme.

Relevant teaching areas include:

• Integrated Architectural Design: The integration of architectural design with professional, technical, and project-delivery considerations.
• Building Codes and Regulations: Regulatory requirements and their implications for architectural projects.
• Real Estate Development: The relationship between architectural projects and real estate development.
• Project Financing: Financial considerations associated with architectural development and delivery.
• Professional Ethics: Ethical responsibilities and professional conduct in architectural practice.
• Architectural Professional Practice: The professional processes and responsibilities associated with architecture.
• Project Delivery: Methods and considerations involved in delivering architectural projects.
• Business Management: Management principles relevant to architectural practice.

Teaching is expected to align with the programme’s academic requirements, including its stated NAAB-related expectations.

2. Research and Scholarly Development

The appointed faculty member is expected to:

• Establish an interdisciplinary research focus in professional practice and project delivery.
• Pursue research and scholarly activities relevant to the position’s specialisation.
• Contribute to the academic development of integrated professional design within architecture.

The advertisement does not specify minimum publication counts, journal quartiles, citation thresholds, or external research-funding targets.

3. Professional Practice and Curriculum Contribution

The successful candidate will contribute professional knowledge relevant to architectural education, particularly in areas connecting design with the practical requirements of the profession.

This includes teaching subjects related to project delivery, professional management, regulatory frameworks, and architectural practice in alignment with the programme’s requirements.

Familiarity with NAAB requirements is especially valued.

4. University and Community Outreach

The appointed faculty member is expected to lead an outreach programme involving:

• The University community.
• The wider community beyond the University.

The advertisement does not prescribe a specific outreach model or list particular external partners.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral Degree

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or PhD in Architecture.

This is a mandatory academic qualification for the position.

The advertisement does not identify a Master’s degree alone as sufficient.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

The University gives special preference to applicants demonstrating a strong record of teaching and professional practice in areas related to the position.

1. University Teaching and Professional Practice

Preferred candidates will have relevant experience in:

• Project delivery
• Business management
• Building codes and regulations
• Real estate development

The source does not specify a minimum number of years of teaching or professional experience.

2. US or International Architectural Practice

Experience in United States and/or international architectural practice is particularly valued.

This experience is identified as a preference rather than an unconditional eligibility requirement.

3. NAAB Requirements

Familiarity with the requirements of the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is preferred.

This is relevant to the position’s teaching responsibilities and their alignment with the Bachelor of Architecture programme’s accreditation-related requirements.

The advertisement does not explicitly require candidates to have previously managed an accreditation process.

4. Local Professional Knowledge

Awareness of local architectural norms, professional experience, and practices is considered an advantage.

This is an additional preference, not a stated mandatory qualification.

Academic Rank and Appointment

The position is advertised at either of the following academic ranks:

• Assistant Professor
• Associate Professor

The appointment is explicitly described as full-time and tenure-track.

AUC states that faculty salary and rank are determined by qualifications and professional experience.

The advertisement does not provide separate academic-rank criteria, a fixed salary amount, or a detailed benefits schedule.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must upload the following documents through the University’s online application system:

1. Cover letter.
2. Current curriculum vitae (CV).
3. A single PDF containing a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s areas of teaching, research/scholarship, and service.
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
5. Completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF).
6. Letters of reference.

The source lists both a cover letter and a letter of interest within a single PDF as separate application requirements. Applicants should follow the instructions provided by AUC’s online system.

The advertisement does not specify the required number of reference letters.

Application Review and Closing Date

The University states that review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

No fixed application deadline is provided.

The position was originally posted on 5 January 2026, with an advertised start date of Fall 2026.

Because that start period has already begun, candidates should verify whether the vacancy remains open and whether the anticipated appointment date has changed.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their applications and required supporting documents through the American University in Cairo’s official online recruitment system.

Original Vacancy: Assistant / Associate Professor – Integrated Professional Design

AUC Faculty Vacancies: https://www.aucegypt.edu/about/jobs/faculty-vacancies

Job Reference: ARCH (Int. Pro. Design)_F26
Position ID: 196078

Applications should be submitted through the official recruitment portal rather than by an unspecified email address.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	American University in Cairo (AUC)
Country	Egypt
City	Cairo
School	School of Sciences and Engineering
Department	Architecture
Position	Assistant / Associate Professor in Integrated Professional Design
Academic Ranks	Assistant Professor; Associate Professor
Employment Type	Full-time
Appointment Type	Tenure-track
Primary Discipline	Architecture
Specialisation	Integrated Professional Design
Required Qualification	Doctoral degree / PhD in Architecture
Teaching Programme	Bachelor of Architecture
Teaching Areas	Integrated architectural design, building codes and regulations, real estate development, project financing, professional ethics, professional practice, project delivery, business management
Research Expectations	Establish and pursue interdisciplinary research in professional practice and project delivery
Preferred Experience	Strong teaching and professional practice record in relevant architectural fields
International Experience	US and/or international architectural practice preferred
Accreditation Knowledge	Familiarity with NAAB requirements preferred
Local Practice Knowledge	Awareness of local norms and practices is an advantage
Minimum Experience	No specific number of years stated
Outreach Responsibilities	Lead outreach within the University and wider community
Language of Institution	English-medium
Advertised Start Date	Fall 2026 — requires current-status confirmation
Salary	Amount not specified; salary type listed as annual
Benefits	Provided according to AUC policies; details not specified
Date Posted	5 January 2026
Application Deadline	Open until filled
Job Reference	ARCH (Int. Pro. Design)_F26
Position ID	196078
Application Method	Official AUC online recruitment system
Original Vacancy	https://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=196078