Banham Fellow

The School of Architecture and Planning at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York ( SUNY ), invites candidates to apply to serve as the Peter Reyner Banham Fellow for the 2027-28 academic year. The Peter Reyner Banham Fellowship is a one-year visiting faculty position at the University at Buffalo.

In celebration of Banham’s legacy of experimental criticism, this fellowship is intended to support the research and creative activity of emerging scholars and design practitioners.

Primary roles and responsibilities:

• Teach a design studio and an elective course each semester for the duration of the one-year fellowship;
• Develop a research and/or design project that draws connections to Peter Reyner Banham’s work;
• Provide students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subjects;
• Evaluate students’ performance and provide effective feedback to guide student learning and success
• Contribute to and maintain an inclusive and collaborative environment;
• Deliver a public lecture and/or prepare an exhibition or other event that culminates the research, teaching, and/or creative work conducted while in residence at the school.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the entire duration of the appointment. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2027.

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Applicants must hold a professional degree in architecture from an accredited program of architecture (BArch, MArch, or equivalent).

• Applicants with advanced degrees in architecture are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Preference will be given to those with previous studio teaching experience and/or experience in professional practice.

Competitive

Varies

South Campus

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Contact's Name Ashley Claypool

Contact's Title Director of Personnel and Finance

Contact's Phone

Posted 09/23/2026

Date to be filled 08/16/2027

Number of References Required 3

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
  • Faculty
  • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
  • Research Foundation Employee
  • State Classified
  • State Professional
  • UB Foundation
  • TA/GA
  • Student
  • No Current Employment Affiliation
• * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HERCjobs.org
  • Conference
  • Personal Referral
  • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
  • Other
• * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
  • Yes
  • No

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity or by phone .