Assistant Teaching Professor of Architecture

Ball State University•Muncie, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Architecture at Ball State University is seeking enthusiastic teachers and mentors to primarily focus on design studio instruction at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The College of Architecture and Planning offers various programs, including a five-year professional B.Arch., a four-year pre-professional BA/BS, a four-year Bachelor of Environmental Design, and a professional M.Arch. Faculty members teach across multiple sites in Muncie, Indiana, and downtown Indianapolis. The curriculum includes a common First-Year program that establishes a foundation for architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning, after which students apply to their specific program of interest. Both professional architecture programs culminate in an independent studio project in the final year, guided by studio faculty and advisors. Faculty advising is a crucial component of the education. These non-tenure line positions commence on August 21, 2026, and conclude on April 30, 2027, with renewal at the discretion of the Chair. Teaching duties are exclusively on-campus in Muncie, IN. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching foundational and upper-level design studios, promoting innovative design thinking and methodologies, possess multiple years of collegiate teaching experience, and be dedicated to advancing architectural and design culture through creative teaching pedagogy. The department values curiosity about the structures and spaces of cities, neighborhoods, and villages, an awareness of design, technology, philosophy, and politics in built environments, and an interest in how places maintain relevance amidst change.

Requirements

Master of Architecture (or bachelor’s in architecture and master’s degree in an allied discipline) from an accredited university required by date of appointment
Demonstrated ability to teach design studio and related courses in a professional degree program

Nice To Haves

Professional practice experience
Evidence of outstanding design skills and excellence in architectural design work
Evidence of contributions to the profession
Evidence of excellence in contemporary design and teaching methodology
Demonstrated ability to teach at a foundational level as well as upper-level design studios
Prior experience teaching at the collegiate level

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate-level architecture, with an emphasis on design, including foundational and upper-level design studios and or support classes (lectures and seminars).
Opportunities to teach in areas including, but not limited to, architectural building technology, structures, building systems integration, and related social science may be available.
A base load of 24 hours per academic year will be assigned to teaching.
The base load typically consists of 12 hours per semester, which may include two studios (each with a 6-hour load) or one design studio (with a 6-hour load) and two lecture/seminar courses (each with a 3-hour load).
Perform other related duties and service as assigned by the Department Chairperson in place of a portion of the teaching load.

Benefits

12 paid sick days
10 holidays a year
Paid parental leave (6 weeks)
Affordable health and dental insurance
Robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
Range of retirement benefits
90 percent of child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State covered
Comprehensive medical and dental plans
Health Savings Account (which we contribute to)
Range of wellness benefits
Tuition at Ball State for you and your family covered