Instructor - Architecture Design

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas seeks educators for an adjunct faculty position in Lawrence, Kansas, for Summer 2026. Responsibilities include teaching, developing course materials, and advising students at the undergraduate or graduate levels.

Candidates must hold an accredited professional degree in architecture or related fields, along with significant professional experience. The role requires commitment to collaboration and adherence to university policies. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• A formal degree in the cited discipline area is required.
• Candidates must have the foundational knowledge and skill set necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and developing course materials.
• Managing syllabi, creating lectures, and grading work.
• Advising students and holding office hours.

Education

M.Arch. (NAAB-accredited professional terminal degree)

B.Arch (NAAB-accredited professional terminal degree) plus 5 years of experience

Master’s in any discipline plus 7 years of relevant experience

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking educators and professionals for Studio and/or Elective Instruction at the undergraduate or first‑professional graduate degree levels, to serve as adjunct faculty for the Summer 2026 semester. The appointment is a term appointment that may be renewed subject to unit needs, funding, and performance, and may include up to two continuous semesters.

The position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with the University of Kansas and relevant unions; candidates may be union members or not. The University of Kansas is a right‑to‑work state, so union membership is voluntary and without repercussions. All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and will undergo a background check. A full remote position is not available for candidates residing in California, Idaho, Minnesota, or Delaware.

Job Description

• Primary instructional duties include teaching, developing course materials, managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students, and holding office hours.
• 70% Studio and/or elective instruction – teaching at the undergraduate or first‑prospective graduate level in accordance with the relevant KU Course Catalog Description.
• 20% Class preparation.
• 10% Maintain office hours, attend administrative meetings.
• All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, stay current in the field, and adhere to departmental, school/college and university policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

For Teaching at the Undergraduate Level:

• M.Arch. (NAAB‑accredited professional terminal degree)

OR

• B.Arch (NAAB‑accredited professional terminal degree) or a professional or terminal degree from a related discipline (e.g., Engineering, Planning) plus a minimum of 5 years of effective experience in professional practice.

For Teaching at the Graduate Level:

• M.Arch. in an appropriate discipline (NAAB or equivalent accredited terminal degree) AND a record of research, scholarship, or achievement in the field.

OR

• Master’s in any discipline AND a minimum of seven years of applied relevant experience.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set necessary for the duties. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to credibility and effectiveness within the university community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post‑professional degree, professional architectural registration.
• College‑level teaching experience with documented evidence of outstanding achievement (publication, awards, design portfolio, certification within the design or construction industries, or licensure).

Salary

Commensurate with experience.