Design Teaching Fellowships - Cornell AAP

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package including healthcare

Job summary

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc in Ithaca, NY, seeks multiple Design Teaching Fellows to begin Fall 2026. These positions are focused on teaching architectural design and advising thesis students within a mentorship framework.

Candidates should have a degree in architecture, relevant experience, and an interest in transdisciplinary approaches. The role includes a competitive salary of $65,000–$70,000 and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• Two to five years of professional experience is encouraged.
• Ability to propose a design research or creative project.
• Interest in transdisciplinary thinking that expands architecture.

Responsibilities

• Teach architectural design and architecture courses.
• Advise thesis students.
• Teach additional courses supporting the Fellow's research.
• Participate in the Teaching Mentorship framework.
• Contribute to the department's research and creative practice.

Skills

Professional degree in architecture

Professional experience (2-5 years)

Design research proposal ability

Transdisciplinary thinking

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

Job description

Design Teaching Fellowships – Cornell AAP

Department of Architecture, Cornell University AAP

Design Teaching Fellowships:

The Department of Architecture at Cornell University is launching a search for multiple Design Teaching Fellowship positions for architecture design instruction to begin Fall 2026.

The Fellowships are nine‑month positions (renewable for up to two academic years) within Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning in Ithaca, NY, at the rank of Instructor.

Each Fellowship centers on teaching architectural design and architecture courses within an established Teaching Mentorship framework. Fellows will advise thesis students and teach one to two additional courses, including a course that facilitates the development of the Fellow’s design research and creative practice. Fellows will have an opportunity to share their research and creative practice in an exhibition and/or public presentation.

Responsibilities

• Teach architectural design and architecture courses.
• Advise thesis students.
• Teach additional courses, including one that supports the Fellow’s research and creative practice.
• Participate in the Teaching Mentorship framework.
• Contribute to the department’s research and creative practice.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch).
• Two to five years of professional experience is encouraged.
• Ability to propose a design research or creative project and develop it over the term.
• Interest in transdisciplinary thinking that expands architecture.

Compensation

• Salary $65,000–$70,000 based on experience.
• Generous benefits package, including healthcare.

Application Materials

• Letter of application.
• Curriculum vitae (up to 6 pages).
• Portfolio (up to 20 pages) of research and creative practice.
• Draft proposal for research or creative practice agenda and example of a proposed course (1–2 pages).
• List of three references with contact information.

All materials must be submitted electronically via the Academic Jobs Online website: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31595

Applications will be reviewed beginning March 18, 2026.

EEO Statement

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.