Fellowships in Architecture - 2027-2029

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

FSAs

Job summary

The Architecture Program at the University of Michigan Taubman College invites applications for fellowships in architecture. Fellows spend two years in residence, typically teaching three classes per year and pursuing a fellowship project, with public dissemination in the first year's winter.

The program emphasizes diverse perspectives and a rigorous studio culture. Applicants should hold a master's degree in architecture with at least two years of professional experience and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Master's degree in architecture with at least two years of professional experience.
• Evidence of teaching ability or potential within core studio and curriculum.
• Capacity to conduct focused research and contribute to scholarly dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the core curriculum, typically three classes per year.
• Develop and pursue a fellowship project with scholarly and design outcomes.
• Engage with scholars and researchers across the university and share fellowship work.

Skills

Teaching experience

Design research

Studio instruction

Education

Master's degree in architecture

Job description

Applicants should submit one PDF (500KB) that contains:

• 1-page cover letter explaining your interest in the position
• 1-page design, project, or research statement (relative to the fellowship project you are applying to)
• 1-page teaching statement (outlining your teaching experience and outlook)
• A URL link to a portfolio of work (not to exceed 20 pages, PDF format)

Applications are due on November 17, 2026.

Job Summary

The Architecture Program at the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning seeks applicants for fellowships in architecture. Our program is committed to building architectural education upon a plurality of foundations, diverse epistemologies, experiences, histories, methodologies, and technical and conceptual capacities. We understand architecture as a cultural product that negotiates diverse voices and social, environmental, political, and aesthetic concerns, and we are committed to the free and open exchange of ideas to create a transformative environment in which we learn and work together.

The architecture fellowships at Taubman College are among the oldest and most recognized positions of their kind, offering early career opportunities for individuals seeking to make a significant and timely development of their work within an intellectually wide-ranging and dynamic academic setting. Each fellowship entails teaching related to the candidate's area of interest and in the core curriculum, resources for the development of work, possibilities to interface with scholars and researchers in the wider university context, and the opportunity to share the outcome of the fellowship with the college. Fellows spend two years in residence, typically teaching three classes per year, in addition to pursuing their fellowship project. Public dissemination of fellowship work takes place in the winter of their first year. These fellowships are not intended to support dissertation completion, post-doctoral stays, or serve as a pipeline for tenure-track positions at the institution. While these are not post-doctoral fellowships (note the teaching demands and expectations of engagement in studio instruction), we welcome applications from recent doctoral graduates committed to design education. Candidates from a variety of backgrounds, training, and perspectives are encouraged to apply to these fellowships.

Two fellowships will be awarded, selected from the following three categories.

Research

Research focused on some aspects of the range of social, formal, environmental, political, and aesthetic concerns that form the framework of contemporary and historical perspectives regarding architecture and urban issues.

Design

Design efforts related to specific proposals, or general models, for architectural propositions addressing an area of interest to the fellow and of concern to the field at large.

Project

Projects centered on the development and realization of a significant physical production (explorations of building and environmental systems in fabrications, installations, and other formats of materialized exploration).

A pplicants must hold a master's degree in architecture with at least two years of professional experience. They should demonstrate a record of, or potential for, excellence in teaching, as well as a record of, or potential for, conducting focused research.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

The architecture fellowships are two-year full-time appointments (100% effort). Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

• Benefits include a retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year;
• many choices for comprehensive health insurance;
• life insurance;
• long-term disability coverage;
• and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Learn more about U-M benefits.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Decision Making Process

Review of applications may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. Final hiring approval is made by the program chair, and offers are expected to be made by the winter term of 2027. The selection criteria include meeting the required qualifications and the demonstrated potential to design and conduct energetic, active, collaborative learning experiences.

Our Shared Values

We aim to create a community of mutual respect and trust where everyone's backgrounds, identities, and views are represented without any threat of bias, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. Learn more about the shared values we have for our community.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.