Full-Time Lecturer of Architecture

Salary Range: USD $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Job Type: Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Sch of Arch PlanandLndscp Arch-Main

Associated Division: College Arch Desgn and Construction

Req ID: 9006

Overview

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA) at Auburn University, a comprehensive land-grant and research institution, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Architecture centered on teaching design studio and seminar/lecture courses commencing August 2026.

APLA has a 118-year history of educating architects, interior architects, landscape architects, and planners. The school contributes to the region and to the profession through outreach, scholarship, and creative work. APLA includes four allied disciplines: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Environmental Design, and Landscape Architecture, and it offers both Bachelor's and Master's degree options. APLA resides in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction along with the School of Industrial and Graphic Design and the McWhorter School of Building Science.

The Architecture program seeks candidates whose design research / practice is grounded in architectural innovation. We welcome candidates engaged in a range of progressive practices in architecture and allied fields. Applicants are expected to teach and contribute to or challenge current architectural thinking. The successful candidate will demonstrate how design can synthesize contemporary issues and disciplinary knowledge to cultivate students' architectural sensibilities, particularly in the design of buildings and systems. We seek individuals who bring a strong design portfolio, a commitment to teaching excellence, and a clear vision of how architecture can engage with urgent disciplinary questions.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the appointment include teaching and service. The successful candidate for the position will be able to teach undergraduate architecture studios, lecture courses, and/or seminars/workshops aligned with their area of expertise. APLA is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their teaching, outreach, and service. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a PhD, Master of Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture, or a Bachelor of Architecture plus a terminal degree in a related field, at the time employment begins. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time of employment and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Auburn University is an EEO/VET/Disability Employer.

Desired Qualifications:

Desired qualifications include: demonstrated ability to teach design studio and related courses in a professional degree program, evidence of outstanding design skills, holding a professional license in Architecture, or completion of the experience requirements of the AXP program.

Required submission materials:

Combine into one document and upload your letter of interest that identifies an area of teaching specialization and defines your scholarly plan and curriculum vitae under the “Resume Upload” section (maximum files size: 5MB). All other documents should be uploaded under “Additional Document.”

1. a letter of interest that identifies an area of teaching specialization and defines your scholarly plan

2. a curriculum vitae

3. names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references

4. a print-ready portfolio containing professional, creative work and /or research, examples of prior teaching experience and sample student works. (12MB maximum)

Review of applications will begin on 29 May 2026 and continue until the position is filled. If applicants have questions or need assistance in completing the application, including reasonable accommodations, including reasonable accommodations, please email Olivia Rodriguez: View email address on click.appcast.io

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Contract Type

Annual Appointment

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