Assistant Research Professor of Architecture

About the role

The Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) at Ball State University seeks an Assistant Research Professor of Architecture for a two-year term starting August 16, 2026. The position is open for an initial term with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach studios and seminars related to the candidate’s area of interest.
• Deliver a public lecture and prepare an exhibition based on their design research.
• Receive a 25% release for research to pursue a vigorous design/research agenda that culminates in an exhibition, public lecture, or exhibit, and potential publication of work.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Architecture or related field from an accredited college or university by date of appointment.
• Excellence in contemporary design, technologies, systems, visualization, and fabrication methods.
• Evidence of design research, design methodologies, and scholarship.
• Potential to take on a leadership role in shaping the future discourse of design disciplines.

Qualifications

• Commitment to expanding and advancing the culture of architecture and design through creative practice or research.
• Experience with innovative cross-disciplinary thinking that expands contemporary architectural discourse and practice.

Skills

• Ability to articulate an agenda for the fellowship duration.

Benefits

Ball State University offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays per year.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• A range of retirement benefits.
• Child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition coverage of 90% from the first day of employment.

Pay

$60,000 - $65,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time contract faculty position starting August 16, 2026