"Adjunct Instructor, Department of Architecture"

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Adjunct Instructor, Department of Architecture

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor, Department of Architecture

Department: Architecture

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59631

Posting Detail Information

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 Banham’s 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 Banham’s 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.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Varies

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.

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Ashley Claypool

Contact's Pronouns: she/her/hers

Contact's Title: Director of Personnel and Finance

Contact's Email: arbuchol@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone: 716-829-5595

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/23/2025

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled: 08/01/2026