"Lecturer - Architecture"

Lecturer - Architecture

Ames, IA

Part Time

R17906

Position Title: Lecturer - Architecture

Appointment Type: Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Architecture, in the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for the position of Lecturer to teach an undergraduate studio. This appointment for this position is anticipated to begin January 1, 2026, and the initial length of the appointment will be one semester (ending 05/15/2026).

This is a part-time position.

The candidate will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the department's teaching mission. We're looking for individuals with strong communication skills who share our commitment to fostering excellence.

The Department of Architecture is committed to sustaining a collegial, positive, and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Architecture or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing curriculum and assessing student learning outcomes.
• Familiarity with industry standards and trends in Architecture.
• Certification or licensure in Architecture or a related field is a plus.

Department/Program & College Description:

About the Interior Design Department

The Department of Architecture is a vibrant program in the College of Design at Iowa State University, along with Interior Design, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Art and Visual Culture, Landscape Architecture, and Community and Regional Planning. The Department of Architecture is a NAAB accredited program that offers a Bachelor of Architecture (B ARCH) a Master of Architecture (M ARCH), a Master of Science in Architecture (MSAS), and an interdisciplinary double degree with the Department of Interior Design (MA-M ARCH). The department offers experiential learning in immersive study abroad programs, a professional internship program, many interdisciplinary opportunities, and strategic collaborations with other highly ranked colleges and departments.

Department Unit/Website:

For more information about our department's program, see: https://www.design.iastate.edu/academics/departments/department-of-architecture/

Proposed Start Date: January 1, 2026

Proposed End Date or Length of Term: May 15, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period

Time Type: Part time

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 2025. All interested, qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.edu to Job Requisition Number R17906.

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

1. Letter of application that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact information for at least three references, including name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and other pertinent information
4. Other documents: One-page teaching statement

Direct questions to Mark Raymond, Chair, Department of Architecture, at mark01@iastate.edu.