Lecturer in Architecture

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. This posting establishes a pool of candidates to fill temporary, non-tenure-track lecturer positions in Architecture. This posting does not necessarily reflect a current, open position. Appointments will be part-time (less than 50%25) and will be made semester-by-semester, as teaching needs arise. This temporary Lecturer pool is anticipated to remain continuously active through August 2026, at which point, all applications will be cleared from the pool. Applicants will be welcome to apply to future pools after that date. The Department of Architecture in the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado Denver is seeking a pool of Lecturers from which future appointments will be made. Lecturers selected from this pool will teach six-credit-hour design studios in the Department of Architecture’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs. These may include lectures/studios in all teaching modes (in-person, hybrid, online, remote). Lecturers that are hired to teach design studios are expected to have expertise and experience in architectural design. This includes knowledge of different design paradigms, design skills, and approaches to project design. A successful applicant must be able to develop and manage student projects through constructive criticism, the use of technologies ranging from technical drafting to advanced digital design tools and visualization software. If applying to a non-studio course the applicant must possess and be able to demonstrate expertise in the area of focus. If an applicant has an area of expertise other than or in addition to a design studio and would like to be considered to teach a three-credit-hour course, the applicant should highlight this interest in a cover letter.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field is required.
Ability to communicate effectively, across various modalities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills that support building positive, respectful relationships with students and colleagues.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in a collegial academic environment.
Ability to develop a clear syllabus outlining learning outcomes, policies, and assessments for the class.
Ability to adapt teaching strategies to different course formats (in-person, online, hybrid) and student needs.
Ability to foster an inclusive classroom environment that encourages respectful dialogue across diverse perspectives.
Ability to incorporate inclusive and equitable teaching practices that support student success.
A commitment to inclusive excellence, including supporting students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work.
Ability to independently manage time, remain stationary for prolonged computer-based work, and transport necessary equipment (such as a laptop and peripherals) between their remote work location and the office as needed.

Nice To Haves

A professional degree in architecture or a terminal degree in a related field.
Prior teaching experience.
Professional registration.
A record of professional practice in architecture.

Responsibilities

Teach six-credit-hour design studios in the Department of Architecture’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
Teach lectures/studios in all teaching modes (in-person, hybrid, online, remote).
Develop and manage student projects through constructive criticism.
Utilize technologies ranging from technical drafting to advanced digital design tools and visualization software.
Demonstrate expertise in the area of focus if applying to a non-studio course.
Highlight interest in teaching a three-credit-hour course if applicable.