Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
Foundations/Lecturer U of M
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, Amherst, Massachusetts, us, 01002
The Department of Architecture at UMass Amherst invites applications for a full-time Non‑Tenure Track (NTT) Benefited Lecturer position starting September 1, 2026. The position will initiate the launch of our department’s first‑year foundations sequence (previously taught by the Department of Art).
Teaching responsibilities will include instructing core undergraduate foundations studios, lecture classes, seminars, and other courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs. The expected teaching load is 3-3. Service responsibilities to the department, college, and university will include outreach, recruitment, career preparation, and programming. The position will also fulfill academic support roles, including mentorship, thesis advising, honors colloquia, practicums, independent studies, and participation in other departmental committees.
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal degree in architecture or an adjacent field
Record of academic, professional, and/or service accomplishments
Record of experience in teaching
Commitment to teaching diverse populations
Commitment to collegiality and collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
Professional degree in architecture (M.Arch or equivalent international degree) or a B.Arch or an equivalent international degree with an additional graduate degree (such as a M.Arch, M.Des, MFA, MA, MS, or Ph.D.)
Experience and knowledge of beginning design education
Demonstrated interest and experience in one or more of the service areas
Salary Information The University of Massachusetts Amherst expects to pay within an approximate range between $65,550 and $88,652 for this position. Please note:
The low‑end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors (MSP), UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA.
The high‑end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median of salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience.
The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors, including faculty rank and required or relevant certifications, when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.
Application Instructions
Letter of interest including qualifications and teaching philosophy, no more than 1000 words.
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references
Teaching portfolio, a pdf file up to 10 pages
Finalist will be invited to interview and present their work on campus in a public lecture. Please direct any questions to Kim Graves (kmgraves@umass.edu).
To be given full consideration, please apply by
January 15, 2026 . Application reviews will begin on this date and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
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Teaching responsibilities will include instructing core undergraduate foundations studios, lecture classes, seminars, and other courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs. The expected teaching load is 3-3. Service responsibilities to the department, college, and university will include outreach, recruitment, career preparation, and programming. The position will also fulfill academic support roles, including mentorship, thesis advising, honors colloquia, practicums, independent studies, and participation in other departmental committees.
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal degree in architecture or an adjacent field
Record of academic, professional, and/or service accomplishments
Record of experience in teaching
Commitment to teaching diverse populations
Commitment to collegiality and collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
Professional degree in architecture (M.Arch or equivalent international degree) or a B.Arch or an equivalent international degree with an additional graduate degree (such as a M.Arch, M.Des, MFA, MA, MS, or Ph.D.)
Experience and knowledge of beginning design education
Demonstrated interest and experience in one or more of the service areas
Salary Information The University of Massachusetts Amherst expects to pay within an approximate range between $65,550 and $88,652 for this position. Please note:
The low‑end of the pay range in all faculty searches at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the minimum salary for the rank included in the collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Massachusetts Society of Professors (MSP), UMass Amherst/MTA/NEA.
The high‑end of the pay range reflects an increase above the median of salaries at this rank within the department for faculty who may have multiple years of faculty experience.
The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors, including faculty rank and required or relevant certifications, when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.
Application Instructions
Letter of interest including qualifications and teaching philosophy, no more than 1000 words.
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references
Teaching portfolio, a pdf file up to 10 pages
Finalist will be invited to interview and present their work on campus in a public lecture. Please direct any questions to Kim Graves (kmgraves@umass.edu).
To be given full consideration, please apply by
January 15, 2026 . Application reviews will begin on this date and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
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