Part-Time Faculty: ARC 585 Professional Practice (Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027)

The School of Architecture seeks a part-time instructor to teach a 3-credit course on professional practice during the Fall (M/W, 2:15-3:35p; 3:45-5:05) and Spring (TBD) semesters. The course is a requirement for undergraduate and graduate students in their final year.

The expected salary range for this position is $7,500 - $9,000 for this 3-credit hour course. Employment offers at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have extensive professional architectural design practice experience and a record of recognized built work.
• Candidates with strong intellectual and creative direction, in pursuit of innovative and progressive models of professional practice are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must be prepared to teach required content such as firm legal structure, business development, branding and identity, financial management, fee structure, contracts, project management and delivery, ethics, etc.
• The School is particularly interested in candidates with teaching experience in an accredited professional architecture degree program.
• The School is committed to supporting diversity in its student population, faculty, and curriculum.

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable

Responsibilities

Those of a part-time faculty member with a teaching load of 3-credits including:

• Developing a syllabus for ARC 585 that incorporates topics including, but not limited to, architect-client relations, legal and financial aspects of practice, business planning and ethics, project delivery and contracts, professional services, etc.
• Preparation of lectures, projects, or other assignments
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours
• Meeting all designated class periods
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course
• Submitting final grades according to university regulations
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner
• Building a positive rapport with students

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

A letter of interest, curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three professional references should be attached online for full consideration. An architectural design and teaching portfolio should be uploaded as one or separate documents using the "Other Document" category.