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Create the Future with the
College of Architecture, Arts, and Design

 

Create the Future at AAD


In the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, we are makers. We create spaces, art, ideas, and impact. Members of AAD share a passion for community, connection, growth, and wonder. Join us in creating a better future.


 

Why work at AAD?

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Resources for professional development and growth

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Values-driven culture

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Impactful teaching and research

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Small, supportive college community


From Dean Lu Liu, Dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design 

"In the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design we are more than an academic unit —we are a community grounded in a shared commitment to our core values: respect, curiosity, communication, engagement, student success, and service. These values are at the heart of how we work together, how we teach and support our students, and how we contribute to the broader mission of education and discovery." 


 

Dean Lu Liu, Dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design

 

 

 

Schools

230

Faculty and Staff

2 Campuses

Blacksburg and Alexandria

9:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio 

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Teaching and Research

Inspire through teaching, research, and creative practice to prepare the next generation of innovators

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Professional and Operational

Enhance teaching, research, and the student experience through leadership, support, and coordination

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Temporary/Part-Time

Contribute your expertise through flexible, short-term opportunities that strengthen the college's mission

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