The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

About the role

The School of Architecture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for the Digital Futures Fellowship, a two-year full-time appointment at the rank of Lecturer. The Fellowship is intended for emerging scholars and practitioners interested in teaching architecture and interdisciplinary design courses while developing a collaborative research agenda anchored in the College’s existing Digital Futures Lab.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two courses per semester, with exact teaching load determined collaboratively with the School of Architecture Director. Courses will include a combination of architecture studios, disciplinary coursework, and interdisciplinary electives open to students across the College of Architecture and Design.

• Integrate Digital Futures Lab resources into teaching while supporting broader curricular engagement with the Lab.

• Develop a self-directed research agenda using resources in the Digital Futures Lab. Pursue collaborative projects involving faculty, students, and allied research facilities within the College.

• Shape the future direction of the Digital Futures Lab. Develop programming, workshops, and research initiatives aligned with the Fellow's interests and expertise.

• Collaborate with the College's Fab Lab and Information Technology team to interconnect the Digital Futures Lab with resources and cultures of making across the College.

• Support student experimentation and research. Supervise student assistants and maintain the Lab's facilities, equipment, and resources.

• Share research through a public lecture and exhibition at the conclusion of the Fellowship.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in Architecture (NAAB-accredited M.Arch/B.Arch or international equivalent).

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, design research, and creative practice.

• Preferred post-professional degree or research degree.

• Experience with collaborative research.

• Experience working with emerging media and technologies in architecture and design.