Adjunct Instructor in Architectural Design at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University: College of Fine Arts: Architecture

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Open Date

Jun 03, 2026

Deadline

Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for position(s) as Adjunct Instructor in Architectural Design in the Bachelor of Architecture Program (BArch) or Master of Architecture Program (MArch). We are looking for qualified candidates to teach, as part of a team, core architectural design studios. These studios are coordinated by full time faculty members and follow a common syllabus.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of all aspects of the design process and a flexibility to teach basic design and comprehensive design studios. The basic design studios (Core 1,2 & 3) focus on building students' design competencies in architectural conventions, spatial design and programmatic organization. Comprehensive design studios (Core 4,5 & 6) focus on complex programming, context awareness, site design integration of systems. Responsibilities for faculty in a core studio include teaching studio sessions every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:00 – 4:50, meeting with the coordinator prior to the start of the semester and on a weekly basis during the semester, attending all scheduled studio reviews, conducting mid-semester/end of semester individual meetings with your students, participating in mid-semester/end of semester grade meetings and providing written comments for each student to your coordinator.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate one or more of the following

• A terminal degree in Architecture (e.g., Bachelor and/or Master of Architecture)
• At least 5 years of professional practice experience in architectural design
• Architecture Licensure
• University-level teaching experience—either full-time, adjunct, or visiting scholar—at the undergraduate or graduate levels

Application Instructions

To apply, access and complete the online application form at https://apply.interfolio.com/174912, submitting the following materials:

• A letter of interest that indicates your areas of expertise and qualifications;
• A full curriculum vitae;
A portfolio (.pdf format, 10 pgs max., (
• 25 MB max file size) of previous teaching and/or project related experience;
• Contact information for three references, including name, position, email address, phone number and your professional relationship with them.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.