Lecturer

Posted September 23, 2026.

About the role

The Department of Architecture at MIT seeks one or two fellows to begin in September 2027 on a one‑year appointment, renewable for up to three years after a spring review. Fellows receive dedicated time and space to pursue their research projects, are eligible for MIT’s internal competitive grants, and are encouraged to share their work through exhibitions, publications, symposia, or public lectures. In addition to research, fellows teach a course‑load that balances core program requirements with their research interests and engage in limited service activities contributing to the department’s cultural life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research advancing the proposed project.
• Disseminate results via exhibitions, publications, symposia, and/or public lectures.
• Teach a course‑load that balances core program requirements with research interests, including MArch core/option studios, undergraduate design studios, studios, seminars, workshops, and lecture courses.
• Participate in limited service activities and contribute to the department’s broader cultural life.

Requirements

• MArch degree or equivalent.
• Application deadline: December 15, 2026.
• Submit a statement outlining the vision for the future of architecture, strategies for advancing that vision, plans for sharing it with the community, and reasons for selecting MIT as the ideal place to nurture the project.
• Submit a current curriculum vitae.
• Submit a portfolio of work not exceeding 20 pages.