Open Positions

The Department of Architecture in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University invites applications for visiting faculty term positions beginning in fall 2021.

Architecture at Cornell dates back to the founding of the institution; it is one of the oldest programs of its kind and has a long and distinguished tradition of design, scholarship, and teaching. Degree programs in the Department include a professional B.Arch.; a professional M.Arch.; a post-professional M.S. in Advanced Architectural Design (M.S. AAD); M.S. degrees in Computer Graphics and in Matter Design Computation; and a Ph.D. in the history of architecture and urban development. The new M.S. degree in Matter Design Computation and state of the art facilities, which include the recently-opened Milstein Hall designed by OMA and the Mui Ho Fine Arts Library, reflect both a continuing commitment to design excellence and innovation as well as an ongoing renewal of architectural education at Cornell.

The duration of the visiting appointments will typically be for one semester or two semesters but may be up to three years, depending on the qualifications and interests of the candidates as well as the department’s academic needs.

Applicants for the visiting faculty positions should possess a strong teaching record, graduate and/or professional degrees in architecture or associated fields, evidence of significant research and creative work in design and contemporary practice, and expertise in one or more of the following fields of investigation:  architectural theory, urbanism, sustainability and environmental systems, digital media, and emergent technologies.

Required Application Materials: (digital preferred)

• Brief cover letter including a concise statement describing areas of expertise, research focus and objectives, and approach to pedagogy
• Brief description of possible elective seminars
• Curriculum Vitae
• One portfolio of design practice and/or scholarship, pedagogical materials, and student work
• List of three references with telephone numbers and mailing/email addresses
• A statement of diversity and inclusion (maximum of one page). Outline your past, present, and/or future aspirations to promote equity, inclusion, diversity in your career as a researcher educator, and/or convey you see these commitments materializing as a faculty member at Cornell. Visit this website for more information on our required statement on contributions to diversity.

The Department of Architecture and the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply.

All applicants should submit these materials using the university’s online application tool at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18128. Please note that hardcopy application materials will not be returned.

For questions and additional information, please contact:

Department Chair
Department of Architecture
College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
139 East Sibley Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-7301
(607) 255-7612
arch_chair@cornell.edu

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.  Appointments are expected to begin July 1, 2021.

Read more about the Visiting Faculty in Architecture position.

Learn more about The Department of Architecture.