AAD Career Opportunities

The School of Visual Arts (SOVA) at Virginia Tech invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in graphic design, with a start date of August 2026. The ideal hire will help guide the program’s continued evolution, collaborating with current faculty to expand its focus and prepare students for the rapidly changing field of graphic design. We are especially interested in candidates whose expertise in user experience and digital technologies—such as AR, VR, AI, motion, web, and interaction—reflects the future trajectory of the profession. SOVA is housed within the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD) at Virginia Tech, a comprehensive land grant research university in Blacksburg, Virginia. Learn more and apply to the position.

The School of Visual Arts (SOVA) at Virginia Tech invites applications for an assistant professor of practice, visual arts and entrepreneurship, with a start date of August 2026. The ideal hire will complement the current faculty within SOVA in the area of professional and career development for visual art students. The successful candidate will have innovative professional experience matched by a deep commitment to connecting students to professional success in today's creative economy, both pre- and post- graduation. This position requires someone who can help students build both the technical and transferrable skills that prepare them for a wide range of creative careers. The successful candidate will guide students in understanding how to translate their artistic and design studies into successful linear or nonlinear career paths.

This is a full-time, 9-month , non-tenure-track position with an initial term of three years and the possibility of renewal and promotion. Teaching responsibilities will be in Fall and Spring. Learn more and apply to the position.

The Virginia Tech School of Architecture, based in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, invites applications for a tenure track – assistant professor position with a concentration in history, theory and criticism to teach both in our two research-based, non-professional graduate degrees in architecture, the Master of Science in Architecture program (M.S.Arch) and the Doctoral Program (Ph.D.), and in our three professional undergraduate and graduate degree programs (B.Arch, M.Arch 2 and M.Arch 3).

The School of Architecture is at an exciting juncture, developing history, theory and criticism concentrations within our M.S.Arch and Ph.D. degrees in Blacksburg. Learn more and apply to the position.

The Virginia Tech School of Architecture, based in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, invites applications for a tenure track – assistant professor position with a concentration in teaching beginning design in the five-year professional B.Arch program or graduate degree programs (M.Arch 2-year and M.Arch 3-year). Learn more and apply to the position.

The Virginia Tech School of Architecture, housed in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice, based at the Washington Alexandria-Architecture Center (WAAC). The WAAC is an intimate educational community of upper-level undergraduates, Master of Architecture students, as well as students pursuing advanced degrees in urban design (M.S.) and the history and theory of architecture (M.S./Ph.D.). WAAC full-time and adjunct faculty enjoy working closely with active, dedicated colleagues and committed students to educate the next generation of architects, architectural theorists and historians as leaders in our fields. In addition to connections with the main campus in Blacksburg, WAAC is a part of the growing Virginia Tech presence in Northern Virginia, in close proximity to Falls Church, Arlington, and our new, state-of-the-art facility in Potomac Yards, Alexandria. Learn more and apply to the position.

The Virginia Tech School of Architecture, based in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, invites applications for an Assistant Professor position, based at the Washington Alexandria Architecture Center (WAAC). The WAAC is an intimate educational community of upper-level undergraduates, Master of Architecture students, as well as students pursuing advanced research degrees in urban design (M.S.) and the history and theory of architecture (M.S./Ph.D.). WAAC full-time faculty work with a small cadre of long-time adjunct faculty to educate the next generation of architects, architectural theorists and historians, and leaders in our fields. We are part of a growing Virginia Tech presence in Northern Virginia, in close proximity to Falls Church, Arlington, and our new, state-of-the-art facility in Potomac Yards, Alexandria with opportunities for cross-college collaborations. Faculty enjoy working closely with active, dedicated colleagues and committed students, and we maintain strong ties to the intellectual community and professional resources of the School of Architecture and the larger College of Architecture, Arts and Design. Learn more and apply to the position.

The School of Design is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in fashion merchandising and design. The applicants for this position must have expertise in textiles, fashion design, product development, and/or textile or design technology. The fashion merchandising and design major at Virginia Tech emphasizes the integration of design, product development, and merchandising of apparel products. Graduates work in product development as creative designers, technical designers, or product developers using their creative skills to conceptualize couture and ready-to-wear lines presented around the globe. Graduates may also work as retail buyers, store managers, website developers, internet merchants, or visual merchandisers for national and international companies. All students graduate with a solid foundation in the fashion industry including design, retail and textiles. Learn more and apply to the position.

The School of Design is seeking applications for a non-tenure track assistant professor of practice in fashion merchandising and design. The applicants for this position must have expertise in textiles, fashion design, product development, and/or textile or design technology. The fashion merchandising and sesign major at Virginia Tech emphasizes the integration of design, product development, and merchandising of apparel products. Graduates work in product development as creative designers, technical designers, or product developers using their creative skills to conceptualize couture and ready-to-wear lines presented around the globe. Graduates may also work as retail buyers, store managers, website developers, internet merchants, or visual merchandisers for national and international companies. All students graduate with a solid foundation in the fashion industry including design, retail and textiles. Learn more and apply to the position.

The School of Design at Virginia Tech invites applications for an assistant professor of practice in industrial design. We are seeking a design professional with strong industry experience and a passion for mentoring students in their journey toward professional success. The ideal candidate will bring current industry knowledge into the studio and classroom, helping students build both technical expertise and transferable skills essential for a wide range of design careers. Learn more and apply for this position.

The School of Performing Arts seeks a .75 FTE instructor of double reeds (oboe and bassoon) for an academic year (9-month) appointment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in applied teaching for oboe and bassoon and in building/maintaining a studio. Learn more and apply for this position.

The School of Performing Arts invites applications for an assistant professor of practice in music with primary responsibility for teaching and developing the applied French horn studio to join the faculty in August 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence, collaborative practice, and preparing students for a range of professional pathways in the performing arts and related industries. Learn more and apply for this position.

The Theatre Program in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech invites applications for a theatre artist and educator for a one-year appointment to join the faculty in August 2026. The successful candidate will be a professional theatre artist/educator with a passion for teaching and the ability to contribute to the education and engagement missions of the Theatre program and School. Learn more and apply for this position.

The assistant professor of music technology will serve as a full-time, tenure-track faculty member housed in the Music Program in the School of Performing Arts within the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD).

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and, as appropriate, graduate courses with an emphasis on engineering technology for applications in music and audio, including topics such as audio signal processing, human-computer interaction, user interface design, embedded and real-time systems, software development, measurement and analysis, and spatial audio. The ideal candidate will lead the development of new courses and learning experiences in artificial intelligence and machine learning for audio and music platforms. The faculty member will maintain an active research and/or creative agenda commensurate with tenure expectations, mentor students, contribute to recruitment and outreach, and collaborate across AAD and with campus partners such as the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology. Learn more and apply to the position.

The College of Architecture, Arts, and Design is seeking a digital marketing and communications manager to lead the execution of a cohesive digital strategy across the college’s communications channels. The ideal candidate will have professional experience working with website content management systems and social media platforms within a marketing and communications framework. Learn more and apply for this position.