SAH exists to support a strong professional community of architectural historians, preservationists, historically-informed practicing architects, and others. Beginning in late summer 2025, the Society will offer workshops to its members to support their career advancement through practical skills-building they may not receive through degree programs. Each event in the series offers:
Expert Leaders
Sessions will be developed and led by esteemed scholars and professionals.
Practical Skills, Helpful Discussions
Session topics will include writing and publishing research articles, navigating the job market, securing grants and fellowships, thesis writing, book publishing in architectural history, and more.
Flexible Schedule
Each session will be fully independent of others in the series, requiring no prior knowledge. Attend the online events most relevant to you.
Wednesday, August 6 | 11:00am–12:30pm CDT
Explore the state of publishing in the field, potential venues for publishing success, and perspectives on the process, based on examples from several journals and academic presses.
Presenters: Daniel E. Coslett, Assistant Professor of Architecture, Drexel University; and Heba Mostafa, Assistant Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture, University of Toronto
Wednesday, September 3 | 10:00–11:30am CDT
Tuesday, November 25 | 11:00am–12:30pm CST
Presenter Gabrielle Esperdy, Professor of Architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, will host a frank, free-ranging conversation about the complexities of the architectural history job market, both present and future. We invite emerging scholars, those pursuing careers outside academia, search committee members, and those nearing retirement to help us reconsider the way historians at all stages approach the hiring process.
Presenters: Gabrielle Esperdy, Professor of Architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology
Further events will be announced as they are confirmed, with dates expected to run through winter 2026. Please contact SAH Director of Programs Christopher Kirbabas at ckirbabas@sah.org with questions about the program.
Events are free and open to SAH Members with an active membership.
To register, you will be prompted to log in to your SAH Account. Please use the "Forgot Password" link to reset your password, if needed. If you have forgotten or need to update your email address on file with SAH, please contact Director
of Engagement and Outreach Anne Bird at membership@sah.org.
When attempting to register, if you see a message "no packages available," that means you do not have an active SAH membership and may not register for this member-exclusive
event. Learn more about renewing your membership.
