Clinical Assistant Professor - School of Architecture

Hiring Department
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School of Architecture Location
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Chicago, IL USA Requisition : 1038627 Posting Close Date
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February 25, 2026 by 5pm CST Salary
: $67,000.00 to $78,000.00

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The School of Architecture seeks a non‑tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor to teach design studios; lecture courses and seminars; provide research; assist with administrative services; and demonstrate expertise in non‑Western perspectives and contexts across lecture courses, seminars, and studio settings at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

• Teaching responsibilities – teach undergraduate and graduate studios and architectural history and theory lecture and seminar courses.
• Instruct large core lecture courses (ARCH 200, ARCH 210, two general education courses, studios, and ARCH 251, 252, and 371).
• Provide academic advising within the Master of Arts in Design Criticism program.
• Research Responsibilities: conduct clinical, specialized, and educational research in areas related to architectural design and architectural history and theory.
• Produce scholarly publications and present research at academic and professional conferences.
• Service and Administrative Responsibilities: serve on departmental and college committees, contributing to academic governance and strategic planning.
• Support curriculum development and accreditation processes.
• Assist with organizing departmental events and engage in student advising and mentorship.

Relevant terminal degree (MArch for Architecture)

• A letter of interest, including a statement of teaching pedagogy and research goals
• Curriculum vitae
• Three professional references with complete contact information
• A portfolio of selected design work and/or research (maximum of 20 pages)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.