Northeastern University

The School of Architecture in the College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University seeks applications for the 2025-2027 Design Research and Teaching Fellowship, a two-year visiting appointment that provides emerging scholars, practitioners, and advocates of the built environment with the opportunity to develop a body of design research based on a specific area of interest while contributing to the vibrant intellectual culture of the school. The position is a non-tenure track appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor and is scheduled to commence in August, 2025.

The fellowship supports teaching related to the candidate’s area of interest, as well as modest resources for the development of independent research and creative work. Fellows will have the opportunity to design new curricula for studio and seminar courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as to teach within the School of Architecture’s core curriculum. They will be provided with opportunities to share their ongoing fellowship work with the wider Northeastern community through lectures, presentations, and exhibitions throughout the academic year.

The teaching responsibilities of the fellowship include four courses taught during the 2025-26 academic year, including three design studios and one seminar, and the same for the 2026-27 academic year. At least one of the courses will be a research-centric design studio that builds directly on the Fellow’s research project to draw connections between their teaching, research, and creative practice.

Candidates must hold a terminal degree (PhD, Master’s, or equivalent) in their proposed area of research by the appointment start date. Applicants with prior studio teaching experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

 All applications received by February 1, 2025 will be considered. Required materials include:

  • 1-page Cover Letter outlining your interests in the position.
  • A 1-2 page proposal for a two-year-long design research project that will be developed as part of the fellowship and how this project can be explored through a research studio curriculum.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • A portfolio of recent work (not to exceed 20 pages and 50MB maximum)
  • Names and contact information for 3 references. Letters of recommendation will only be requested for finalists.