Job description
Posting Number: req22895
Department: School of Architecture
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University of Arizona School of Architecture invites applications for the following part-time/full-time Lecturer teaching positions for the 2026 academic year (Fall 2025 and Sprin 2026) at 50% time or more. Lecturers will teach any of the following courses in the Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, and/or Master of Science in Architecture programs.
- Foundation Studios
- Core Professional Design Studios
- Research Option Studios
- Advanced Technology (structures, construction, and environmental systems)
- Design Communications
- Architecture History and Theory
- Professional Practice Courses
Identify which of these course areas you are interested and able to teach and how many up to 6 per academic year (3 per semester) in your cover letter.
This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaching and preparation for the specific course(s), as required
- Participation as a member of the Faculty of Architecture by attending relevant meetings
- Service responsibilities to the School
Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal degree in the discipline of instruction;
- Or Professional accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, current architectural registration, and minimum three years’ experience in active architectural practice(s);
- Or Bachelor’s Degree (non-professional) in Architecture or a related designed field and minimum twelve years’ experience in active architectural practice(s)
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in architecture
- Professional licensure in architecture
Rank: Lecturer
Tenure Information
Career-Track (CT)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: To be Determined
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20-40
Job FTE: 0.50-1.0
Work Calendar: Academic
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: DOE
Compensation Type: Per Course
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 5
Contact Information for Candidates
Ryan E Smith, Director,
Open Until Filled: Yes
How to apply
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document:
- Cover letter including a statement of intent; courses interested in teaching and how many classes up to 6 per year (3 per semester) you are available to teach as outlined in the position description.
- CV
- In the additional document slot a Portfolio of 10 pages
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The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
