Architecture Faculty Associate

About the Role

The Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU seeks part-time Architecture Faculty Associates for Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027. Positions involve teaching undergraduate and/or graduate core architecture studios and architecture technology courses on the Tempe campus (in-person) and/or online (asynchronous modality).

Faculty Associates are one-semester, non-benefits-eligible, fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed .40 FTE. The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Individuals may not hold multiple non-benefits-eligible appointments at ASU.

Specializations & Focus Areas

• Architectural design methodologies and core design principles
• Spatial literacy and fundamental drawing/modeling techniques
• Systems and site integration
• Environmental and/or structural architectural technology
• Building science and envelope modeling
• Climate, site, and solar analyses
• Passive heating, cooling, and daylighting strategies
• Architectural design implications of HVAC systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality studio content, including design lectures, software demonstrations, and collaborative exercises.
• Conduct design critiques in-person and/or via virtual asynchronous learning environments to provide continuous feedback.
• Organize, facilitate, and participate in formal design reviews, pinups, and final juries, coordinating external guest reviewers.
• Evaluate student portfolio submissions, design projects, and iterative process work with timely, constructive feedback.
• Assist students through physical or online office hours and discussion forums.
• Support studio administration (e.g., syllabus preparation, coordination with vertical studio coordinators, and maintaining course records via Canvas).
• Teach in one or more modalities: in-person (Tempe campus) or online asynchronous.

Working Environment

For on-campus instruction:

• Activities performed in an architecture studio/classroom setting with extended periods of standing, lecturing, and facilitating hands-on learning.
• Frequent standing, sketching/drafting, and walking moderate distances for desk critiques.
• Occasional bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

For online instruction:

• Activities performed in a remote/home office environment with extended periods of sitting, typing, and digital drawing/modeling.
• Requires clear communication of complex spatial, formal, and visual design concepts via digital platforms.

• Regular use of office/studio technology, including computers, digital projectors, webcams, microphones, and design/rendering software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch), Building Science, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• At least two (2) years of professional design experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design methodologies and professional practice.

Pay

Faculty Associate assignments are paid $1,500–$2,000 per credit hour, depending on the component, over the length of the session.

Schedule

Anticipated start dates: Fall 2026, Spring 2027 (Session A, B, or C).

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