About this opportunity

The Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) at Ball State University has a rich history in community engaged, professionally grounded, innovative and impactful design education.

The Department of Architecture at Ball State University seeks applicants for one “Design Innovation Fellow,” full-time contract faculty position available for an initial two-year term starting with the academic year 2026-27 (starting August 24, 2026) with the possibility to be renewable for an additional year upon favorable intermediate review. The fellowship intends to support individuals committed to expanding and advancing the culture of architecture and design through creative practice or research. The primary emphasis of the position is centered on innovative research within the field of architectural design.

What you'll do and what you will bring

Position Function: Design Innovation Fellows develop a unique design research project and pedagogy throughout their fellowship.

Duties & Responsibilities: The fellowship includes developing and teaching studios and seminars related to the candidate’s area of interest. Over the course of the appointment, fellows deliver a public lecture and prepare an exhibition based on their design research. Ball State welcomes innovative cross-disciplinary thinking that expands contemporary architectural discourse and practice.

A 25% release for research will be available to assist the Fellow’s pursuit of a vigorous design/research agenda that culminates in an exhibition, public lecture or exhibit, and potential publication of work at the conclusion of the fellowship.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Architecture or related field from an accredited college or university required by date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of excellence in contemporary design, technologies, systems, visualization and fabrication methods;
Design research, design methodologies and scholarship;
Ability to articulate agenda for fellowship duration;
Potential to take on a leadership role in shaping the future discourse of design disciplines.

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