"Adjunct Instructor, Department of Architecture"

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor, Department of Architecture

Department:

Architecture

Position Summary

The School of Architecture and Planning at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY), invites candidates to apply to serve as the Peter Reyner Banham Fellow for the 2026-27 academic year. The Peter Reyner Banham Fellowship is a one-year visiting faculty position at the University at Buffalo.
In celebration of Banhams legacy of experimental criticism, this fellowship is intended to support the research and creative activity of emerging scholars and design practitioners.

Primary roles and responsibilities:

• Teach a design studio and an elective course each semester for the duration of the one-year fellowship;
• Develop a research and/or design project that draws connections to Peter Reyner Banhams work;
• Provide students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subjects;
• Evaluate students performance and provide effective feedback to guide student learning and success
• Contribute to and maintain an inclusive and collaborative environment;
• Deliver a public lecture and/or prepare an exhibition or other event that culminates the research, teaching, and/or creative work conducted while in residence at the school.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the entire duration of the appointment. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold a professional degree in architecture from an accredited program of architecture (BArch, MArch, or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with advanced degrees in architecture are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those with previous studio teaching experience and/or experience in professional practice.

Salary Range

Competitive

Special Instructions Summary

Research statement (1,500 words maximum): the statement should outline an emerging research agenda and describe the project that will be developed as part of the fellowship in tandem with a pedagogical agenda.