Instructor - Architecture Design

We are seeking educators and professionals for studio and/or elective instruction at the undergraduate or first-professional graduate degree levels. Applications will be reviewed as needed and placed in a pool for consideration for part-time (regular or temporary) teaching positions. This is a term appointment for the Fall 2026 semester, renewable based on unit needs, funding, and performance, not to exceed two continuous semesters. This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• 70% Studio and/or elective instruction at the undergraduate or first-professional graduate degree levels in accordance with relevant KU Course Catalog Description.
• 20% Class preparation.
• 10% Maintain office hours and attend administrative meetings.
• Develop course materials, syllabi, lectures, and assignments.
• Grade student work and advise students.
• Collaborate with colleagues, stay current in the field, and adhere to departmental, school/college, and university policies and procedures.

Requirements

For Teaching at the Undergraduate Level:

• M.Arch. (NAAB-accredited professional terminal degree) or
• B.Arch (NAAB-accredited professional terminal degree) or
• Professional or terminal degree from a related discipline (e.g., Engineering, Planning) plus a minimum of 5 years of effective experience in professional practice.

For Teaching at the Graduate Level:

• M.Arch. in appropriate discipline (NAAB or equivalent accredited terminal degree) and a record of research, scholarship, or achievement in the field or
• Master’s in any discipline and a minimum of seven years of applied relevant experience.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure foundational knowledge and skill set.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-professional degree or professional architectural registration.
• College-level teaching experience with documented evidence of outstanding achievement (e.g., publication, awards, design portfolio, certification within the design or construction industries, or licensure).

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Due to state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers outside of Kansas, specifically excluding candidates residing in California, Idaho, Minnesota, and Delaware.