Lecturer in Architecture

Position Details

• University of Colorado | Denver
• Faculty Level/
  
  Title:
  
  Lecturer
• Working Title:
  
  Lecturer in Architecture
• FTE:
  Part‑time .225 per 3‑credit course or .45 per 6‑credit course
• Salary Range:
  The salary for this position has been established at $5,860 for a 3‑credit hour course or $8,680 for a 6‑credit hour course
• Position # – Requisition #40204

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We are the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in‑demand, top‑ranked bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners‑at any stage of their life and career‑for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work.

As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.

This posting establishes a pool of candidates to fill temporary, non‑tenure‑track lecturer positions in Architecture. This posting does not necessarily reflect a current, open position. Appointments will be part‑time (less than 50%) and will be made semester‑by‑semester, as teaching needs arise. This temporary Lecturer pool is anticipated to remain continuously active through August 2026, at which point, all applications will be cleared from the pool.

Applicants will be welcome to apply to future pools after that date.

The Department of Architecture in the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado Denver is seeking a pool of Lecturers from which future appointments will be made. Lecturers selected from this pool will teach six‑credit‑hour design studios in the Department of Architecture’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs. These may include lectures/studios in all teaching modes (in‑person, hybrid, online, remote).

Lecturers that are hired to teach design studios are expected to have expertise and experience in architectural design, including knowledge of different design paradigms, design skills, and approaches to project design. A successful applicant must be able to develop and manage student projects through constructive criticism, the use of technologies ranging from technical drafting to advanced digital design tools and visualization software.

If applying to a non‑studio course the applicant must possess and be able to demonstrate expertise in the area of focus.

If an applicant has an area of expertise other than or in addition to a design studio and would like to be considered to teach a three‑credit‑hour course, the applicant should highlight this interest in a cover letter.

• A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field is required.

• Preference will be given to applicants with a professional degree in architecture or a terminal degree in a related field.
• Additional preference will be given to applicants with prior teaching experience, and/or professional registration, and/or a record of professional practice in architecture.

• Ability to communicate effectively across various modalities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that support building positive, respectful relationships with students and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in a collegial academic environment.
• Ability to develop a clear syllabus outlining learning outcomes, policies, and assessments for the class.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to different course formats (in‑person, online, hybrid) and student needs.
• Ability to foster an inclusive classroom environment that encourages respectful dialogue across diverse perspectives.
• Ability to incorporate inclusive and equitable teaching…