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The Department of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design (ALI) at the University of Minnesota College of Design invites applications for term-limited, part-time adjunct faculty teaching positions. This posting is for a continuous pool of instructors to teach courses as openings occur throughout the academic year and summer. The department values part-time faculty who are active practitioners to bring contemporary professional knowledge, scholarship, and design leadership into our programs.

Course types include:

• Design studios (Introductory design techniques, urban design, building design, landscape, sustainable design, and interior spaces/environments, etc.).
• Design communication (advanced visual representation, drawing, digital design, imaging, modeling, and visualization methods).
• History and theory (design history, architectural, environmental, and/or landscape theory).
• Technical and systems (construction technology and methods, building systems, materials, earthwork grading, material properties/assemblies, and stormwater management, etc.).

• Miscellaneous (furniture design, fabrication workshops, design-build projects, portfolio design, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Teach 3 credit lecture course/s, including development of course/s, syllabi and other instructional materials.
• Create a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and other constituents from diverse backgrounds.
• Integrate diversity in curriculum development, teaching, and program design.
• Hold weekly office hours.
• Consult regularly with the faculty program director.
• Participate in participate in a range of academic activities such as, curricular meetings, end of semester reviews, guest lectures etc.

Minimum Requirements

• An accredited professional degree or equivalent in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, or a related field.
• One to three years of demonstrated professional and/or teaching expertise.
• Maintenance of an active external design practice or leadership position within the community.
• Expertise in one or more of the course topic areas listed above

Professional Competencies

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and in the community.
• Commitment to creating a welcoming, professional, and inclusive classroom environment for a diverse student body.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant design field.
• Five or more years of professional or teaching experience.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, mentorship, or professional practice through award-winning work or national/international prominence.

Formed in 2006, the University of Minnesotas College of Design encompasses a full range of design disciplines, including eight undergraduate degrees, 24 graduate and professional degree options, and nine centers for research, creative scholarship, and engagement. Through rigorous commitments to creativity, equity, and advancing technologies, College of Design educational programs and innovations address emerging issues, identify problems, frame creative approaches, and generate solutions across all scales of human experience. We offer rich opportunities for interdisciplinary research and public engagement, through highly-regarded research and engagement centers, including the Center for Retail Design and Innovation (CRDI), Wearable Product Design, Digital Design Center (DDC), Minnesota Design Center (MDC), Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR), and the Goldstein Museum of Design. For more information about the college, please visit our website at design.umn.edu.

We are located in the Twin Cities, known as a major design hub and home to design-oriented Fortune 500 companies such as Target, 3M, General Mills, Best Buy, and Medtronic, several international and national award-winning architecture practices, thriving local businesses, and a strong non-profit sector. Our students have a wide range of internship opportunities, our graduates enjoy high employment rates, and our alumni are highly engaged with current students and faculty. We take pride in Minnesotas designations as a Research 1 and Community-Engaged University, which provide foundations for many of our award-winning projects.

Pay Range: $6,000 - $14,510; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.  Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.