Teaching Track: Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice (School of Architecture Spring 2026)

RPI Jobs • Troy, NY

2d • $8,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is pleased to invite applications for anticipated openings for Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, and Professor of Practice in the School of Architecture. These appointments may be made for one to three years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Architecture. Adjunct appointments are made for a single semester. All appointments are contingent upon enrollment and are renewable.

Requirements

• Candidates are expected to have a terminal degree in an area related to the subject matter of their teaching.
• Candidates must be able to provide evidence of effective teaching or instruction.
• An Adjunct Faculty must have the prerequisite academic teaching experience and credentials in the course subject area and discipline.
• A Lecturer must demonstrate expertise and/or experience in a specific academic course subject, academic discipline area, and must have had prior substantive teaching experience and/or experience as a practicing professional at a senior level.
• A Sr. Lecturer must also have attained a significant level of scholarly and/or research activity and/or funding.
• A Professor of Practice has obtained unique professional experience, has distinguished research, and/or has performed at an executive or officer level, and has made a significant impact within a subject matter or discipline in a field important to Rensselaer’s research and academic programs.
• A Professor of Practice is expected to have substantial leadership experience of at least (10-15 years) and generally a national or international reputation for excellence in their field of expertise.
• Applicants must be skilled communicators in multiple settings and methods, including teaching, presenting, writing, and electronic communications
• Proficient in current electronic devices and personal computing technology

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in a relevant area

Benefits

• Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan.
• Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees