Lecturer of Architecture

Kennesaw State University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer of Architecture in the Department of Architecture, with a start date as early as January 2027. The nine-month contracted position will be performed in Georgia, at our Kennesaw or Marietta campus.

Responsibilities include delivering undergraduate architecture courses, in-studio teaching, and specialization areas such as architecture structures, environmental systems, building performance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) or Master's in Architecture required at hire.
• Professional architectural registration required at time of hire OR a Master's in Architecture or closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate architecture courses, including Architecture Studio, and in at least one specialization: Architecture Structures, Environmental Systems & Building Performance, History, Theory and Cultures, Digital Architecture, Computational Design, Fabrication.
• Participate in department, college, and university service activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive, productive academic environment.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Master's degree in Architecture or closely related

Job description

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. For more information, visit the Kennesaw State University website.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Architecture advances the design sciences and their capacities for high-impact, performance-driven, and real-world transformations. Situated within the College of Architecture and Construction Management, the department offers the Bachelor of Architecture program, a 5-year, NAAB-accredited professional, and STEM-designated degree that meets general education requirements leading to architecture licensure. The program centers on studio sequences that proceed from fundamentals of architectural design, through technical aspects of building and comprehensive design, to investigations of complex urban conditions. The studios are reinforced with sequences in design communication, architectural culture and theory, structures, environmental technology, and professional practice. The program culminates in a Fifth-Year Thesis that engages critical research and architectural design, which collectively provides a holistic understanding of design processes necessary to create well-designed and meaningful architecture.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full-time, non-tenure track faculty positions as Lecturer of Architecture in the Department of Architecture with a start date as early as January 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in architecture courses at the undergraduate level, including Architecture Studio, as well as in at least one of the following areas of specialization:
• Architecture Structures
• Environmental Systems & Building Performance
• History, Theory and Cultures
• Digital Architecture, Computational Design, Fabrication
• Participate in department, college, and/or university service activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive and productive academic environment.
• Collaborate with students and colleagues and contribute to a positive and productive academic environment.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree AND Professional Architectural Registration is required at the time of hire
  
  

OR

• A Master's degree or the foreign equivalent, in Architecture or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned PhD, or the foreign equivalent, in Architecture or a closely related discipline.
• Architecture licensure/registration
• A record of successful teaching in Architecture Studio
• Record of professional architecture practice

Required Documents to Attach

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.
• Teaching Philosophy
• Portfolio of professional and/or student work (maximum 20 letter sized pages). PDF version.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 1, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr Saif Haq, [e-mail].

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at [phone] or [e-mail].

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf