"Visiting Assistant Professor-Architecture, School of Arch & Interior Design, College of DAAP"

College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for an architecture faculty position in the School of Architecture and Interior at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The Visiting Assistant Professor’s teaching and scholarship will contribute to the School’s initiatives and programs and will support the University of Cincinnati’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities.

About the School of Architecture and Interior Design

The core mission of the School of Architecture and Interior Design is to prepare students for critical engagement with practice. The program promotes leadership, collaboration, intellectual depth, flexibility, and teamwork. The foundation of our education at UC remains a liberal arts education, which provides a broad basis for understanding the role of architecture within a cultural and historical context; and a professional curriculum that is enriched with elective seminars, lectures and design studios that provide opportunities to engage in travel/study programs, experimental projects, and service-learning. Students alternate these more traditional academic experiences with periods of professional experience through our landmark cooperative education program (co-op).

The School of Architecture and Interior Design (SAID) confers an accredited professional degree in Interior Design (BSID); an accredited first professional graduate degree in Architecture (M Arch); an undergraduate degree in Architecture (BS Arch); a post-professional degree (MS Arch); a Master in Urban Design (MUD); and a Ph.D. degree in architecture. There are approximately 110 Masters of Architecture students, 16 PhD students, and a total of 688 students in the School and 25 full-time faculty.

Essential Functions

• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate studios and seminars in either our Skills, History/Theory, or Building Science curriculum.
• Assist in developing course content in partnership with the Program Directors and School Director

Terms of Appointment

Full-time, two-semester Visiting Professor position for one year, potentially renewable for a second year.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in architecture or related field

Additional Qualifications Considered

• One year of prior teaching experience is preferred
• Three years of working experience preferred
• Documented scholarship and teaching or practical work experience in field related to specific course content or topics related to SAID initiatives

Application Process

The position is available August 15, 2026. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2026 and the search will remain open until an appointment is made. Applicants should refer to the DAAP web site to learn more about SAID, DAAP and UC.

To be considered for this position please complete an online application and upload:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter that includes a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Three references
• Portfolio of Candidate Work (submit as a link or web address)
• Portfolio of Work Created by Students Under Candidate Teaching (submit as a link or web address)

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. UC Benefits Link Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html