Job description
Architecture & Landscape Architecture
The School of Architecture and the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invite applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track position as a Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor. Appointment at the rank of Teaching Associate Professor will be considered for candidates with an established record of accomplishments in teaching and professional engagement.
Responsibilities:
The position’s teaching obligations include one design studio in Architecture, one design studio in Landscape Architecture, and two seminars/lectures and/or courses in the core curriculum per academic year, to be determined in consultation with both programs. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the civic life of the units, college, University, and community through service and engagement.
Qualifications:
Requirements include (1) a professional degree in Architecture and/or Landscape Architecture; (2) a demonstrated record of excellence working within the disciplines of both Architecture and Landscape Architecture; 3) a demonstrated record of design studio teaching that relates to both architecture and landscape architecture; and 4) evidence of promise in professional engagement based firmly on design as an emerging and evolving approach to meeting the unique challenges of our moment. Additional preferred qualifications include demonstration of a broad range of design inquiry and the capacity to bridge disciplines or scales; contribution to and engagement in contemporary design culture, including issues of design justice; and experience in incorporating technology into pedagogical approaches, including designing and implementing hybrid format courses.
Social justice dimensions are a key component of our program offerings. To increase this profile, we strongly encourage applications from individuals with demonstrable commitments to equity and social justice through teaching, research, and/or community engagement, and a reflective approach to transforming the discipline with respect to inclusion and anti-racism. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who bring experience working with under-represented and underserved communities and traditions.
Institutional Context:
The School of Architecture and the Department of Landscape Architecture are independent academic units in the College of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Illinois, whose social justice efforts have the support of dedicated staff at the college and campus levels who work with students, faculty, and staff to facilitate learning and transformation with regard to anti-Black racism, violence, and prejudice in all its forms.
The University of Illinois is an internationally recognized research and educational institution located in Urbana-Champaign, a vibrant university community within driving distance of Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. With the nation’s third largest research library, the University supports faculty as active researchers in the humanities, arts, sciences, and engineering through opportunities for funding and vital cross-disciplinary exchange in the campus’ many institutes, centers, and initiatives. These include the Siebel Center for Design, Campus Research Board, the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities, the Center for Advanced Study, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and numerous other specialized centers. Additional collaborative opportunities include Krannert Art Museum and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, each a respected international hub for innovative scholarship and public engagement.
For more information, please visit https://illinois.edu/ for the University, https://faa.illinois.edu/ for the College, and https://arch.illinois.edu/ for the School of Architecture and https://landarch.illinois.edu for the Department of Landscape Architecture.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/16/2026. The pay range for current faculty in similar positions include: Assistant Professor $64,000 – $73,000; Associate Professor $73,000 – $85,000. Salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date will be August 16, 2026.
This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.
Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career – along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.
Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected].
Requisition ID: 1035459
Job Category: Faculty
How to apply
To ensure full consideration for the position, applications should be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please create your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu/ and upload the following as a single multi-page PDF file.
- Cover letter that also addresses teaching and research experience and philosophy
- Complete curriculum vitae
- Portfolio of research, creative work, and teaching as relevant to the applicant’s experience and strengths
- List of three professional references with contact information
Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu/ will not be considered. Please direct any questions to Professor Dahlia Nduom, Search Committee Chair at [email protected] or Samantha Willits-Rosten, Human Resource Manager at [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity
