Instructor of Architecture

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7287918 (Ref.No. BSU45490)
Posted: Recently posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Architecture at Ball State University seeks applicants for multiple part-time semester instructor positions available January 2025
The courses include either 3 or 6 credit hour courses (studio, and lecture courses) for Architecture students located in Muncie and/or Indianapolis.

Ball State University is currently accepting applications for Instructor of Architecture.

Job Function:

The Department of Architecture at Ball State University seeks applicants for multiple part-time semester instructor positions available January 2025
The courses include either 3 or 6 credit hour courses (studio, and lecture courses) for Architecture students located in Muncie and/or Indianapolis.

Minimum Experience:

An accredited Master of Architecture degree, Master's degree of specialization within the discipline of Architecture, or Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited institution, or candidate may qualify based on Tested Experience Criteria:
In lieu of a terminal degree a minimum of 4 of the following 7 expectations per "types of tested experience" category must be met to teach at the GRADUATE level. Terminal degrees in architecture and historic preservation are M.Arch and MSHP, respectively, or Master's in related professional discipline; PhD in history.
1. Successful passing of professional registration exam in architecture or related professional discipline (Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Planning, interior design, etc.) in a US or international jurisdiction.
2. Active license to practice in architecture or related professional discipline (Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Planning, etc.) in a US or international jurisdiction.
3. Cumulative 5+ examples of: publication in peer reviewed journals such as JAE, Architecture, APT Bulletin (Association of Preservation Technology), Journal for Preservation Education and Research, or equivalent; substantial studies as published by the government, professional associations, or research institutes; authorship of awarded design work in design competitions at local, state, national or international level; publication of book chapters in a discipline related publications; authorship of published textbook in discipline related area; publication of a book in discipline related area; presentations at state, national or international conferences in architecture, HP, engineering or related discipline such as AIA, ACSA, EDRA, UIA, etc; credits, certificates or degrees earned at the graduate level in programs as certified by the respective discipline; credits or certificates in architecture and allied fields earned through recognized professional organizations; EITHER/OR: 10+ years of professional experience in architecture or related professional discipline (Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Planning, etc.) OR 20+ years of teaching experience in higher education in a professional degree program.
4. Cumulative 4 + examples of the following (can be multiple examples of same type): State or local AIA chapter award for a project with a leadership role; National AIA award for either a leadership role or project team member; college/university/national award for teaching excellence in a professional degree program; local/state/national award for professional excellence in related design discipline (Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interior Design, etc.); awards to students under the direct supervision of the faculty member such as studio-based or extra-curricular competitions; other as reviewed.
5. Cumulative 4+ of following: invited lectures/presentations regarding professional work or educational work in a professional program; presentation at state, national or
international conferences in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Interior Design or Engineering such as AIA, ACSA, EDRA, UIA, Beginning Design Student, etc.; peer reviewed national state or local.
6. Cumulative 2+ of following: leadership role on professional boards (example: Vice President of the AIA Indianapolis chapter); participation in a professional jury (AIA awards for example); other professional organization participation as reviewed.
7. Cumulative 4+ of the following: AIA full Member; NCARB Certification; LEED Professional; certification from the international Living Future institute; registered interior designer; NCIDQ (national council for interior design qualification); other as applicable.

Preferred Experience:

Professional license in Architecture; Master degree in Architecture or related field from an accredited college or university; evidence of quality of design work; evidence of contributions to the profession through professional practice and service; a record of quality teaching experience; evidence of quality scholarship; experience with contemporary design media.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.