Adjunct Instructor, Architecture

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking part‑time adjunct instructors for Fall 2026 to teach undergraduate and graduate architecture courses. Openings include ARCH2100: History/Theory 01 (on-campus), ARCH9200: Research Methods (on-campus), and ARCH7910: Principles of Passive House Design (online).

Courses meet in various time slots; ARCH2100/ARCH9200 are multi-section undergraduate/graduate courses, ARCH7910 is a graduate elective.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Master of Architecture degree.
• Preferred qualifications: Flexibility in teaching approach, prior university-level teaching experience, Doctorate degree.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty will teach undergraduate and graduate architecture courses for Fall 2026 (ARCH2100, ARCH9200, ARCH7910) with in-person and online formats.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master of Architecture degree

Doctorate degree

Job description

Job Description

Adjunct Faculty Appointments

The School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) seeks multiple part-time adjunct instructors for Fall 2026 to teach undergraduate and graduate architecture courses. Current openings include ARCH2100: History/Theory 01, ARCH 9200: Research Methods, and ARCH7910: Principles of Passive House Design. ARCH 2100 (undergraduate) and ARCH 9200 (graduate) are coordinated, multi-section courses, while ARCH 7910 is a graduate elective. The fall semester begins on September 8th and ends on December 8th, followed by the final exam period. Course information is provided below:

ARCH 2100: History/Theory 01 (on-campus, in-person)

Meets on Tuesday and Thursday, 1:00-2:45pm or 3:00-4:45pm

4 credits

ARCH 9200: Research Methods (on-campus, in-person)

Meets on Wednesday and Friday, 10:00-11:45am

4 credits

ARCH 7910: Principles of Passive House Design (synchronously online)

Meets on Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00-9:45am

4 credits

About Wentworth and the School of Architecture and Design(SoAD)

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a co-op university located inthe heart of Boston, Massachusetts, with a strong emphasis onexperiential learning and academic excellence.Theuniversityincludes five schools: Architecture and Design,Computing and Data Science, Engineering, Management, and Sciencesand Humanities. Wentworth is a member of the Colleges of the Fenwayconsortium, providing opportunities for collaboration and resourcesharing with nearby institutions, includingMassachusetts Collegeof Art& Designand Simmons University.

Wentworth is a university with a teaching focus and strategicinitiatives of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence,high-value learning, transformational student experience, andnext-generation partnerships. The school has a strong commitment torecruiting and retaining students with diverse backgrounds,fostering a vibrant design community and learning environment for faculty and students, and building on and expanding currentgovernment, community, industry, and alumni partnerships. For moreinformation about Wentworth’s Strategic Plan, see: https://wit.edu/about/strategic-plan

Wentworth’s School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) recognizes thecritical role its courses and curricula play in fostering academicsuccess and addressing equity gaps. We seek new faculty to join acommunity committed to teaching excellence, curricular innovation,and mentoring of se SoAD offers highly respected Bachelor ofScience degrees in Industrial Design (NASAD-accredited), InteriorDesign (CIDA-accredited), Architecture, and Building Sciences, and a Master of Architecture (NAAB-accredited). The SoAD’s mission isto empower design students and educators from all backgrounds tobecome creative, civic-minded problem-solvers, responding to globalchallenges and contributing to local communities. Students engagelocally and globally, explore advanced technologies, collaboratewithin and across disciplines, gain industry experience viacooperative education, and learn to design sustainably andequitably. Comprising approximately 940 undergraduate and 100graduate students, the SoAD has robust international studyopportunities at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

About the Architecture Program:

Wentworth’s Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. Arch) programoffers a rigorous studio-centered curriculum emphasizing design,technology, and community engagement. Students explore architectureacross scales, functions, and contexts, with concentrations inUrbanism, Emerging Technologies, and Adaptive Interventions. TheArchitecture programs and faculty are deeply rooted in the Bostoncommunity and have a long history of partnering with community,government, and institutional organizations. Two requiredcooperative education experiences bridge academic and professionalpractice.

The Master of Architecture (M.Arch) is a one-year, NAAB-accredited,STEM-designated program that prepares students to be leaders in arapidly evolving profession. Through Global Research Studios and astructured thesis sequence, students engage pressing challenges inthe built environment through an international lens.

To learn more about the Architecture programs, please visit the BSArch and MArch program pages.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Architecture degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flexibility in teaching approach to address diverse studentneeds and interests
• Prior university-level teaching experience
• Doctorate degree

Position Details:

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

Adjunct faculty compensation varies based on instructional mode(lecture or lab), number of course credits, and program. The minimum adjunct rate is $1,365 per credit.

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair,transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. Webelieve that clarity about pay structures and ranges supportsequity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for allemployees.

Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offeredto support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating adiverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and makecontributions to our campus community and beyond is InclusiveExcellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to InclusiveExcellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at [e-mail].

E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.