Art and Design Adjunct - Architecture
North Carolina Central University
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North Carolina Central University is hiring an Art and Design Adjunct - Architecture. Are you ready to make an impact? North Carolina Central University is a historically Black university in Durham, North Carolina, with a legacy of excellence and transformation. Join our team to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to shape the future for students and the community we serve.
Key focus areas include Provide instruction for one to three architecture classes each semester, Prepare students for careers through in‑person lectures and studio‑based learning, and Conduct critiques and expose students to traditional and cutting‑edge design approaches.
Important skills include Digital Modeling, Design, Communication, and Mentoring Emerging Designers.
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Position Information
Working Title Art and Design Adjunct - Architecture
Position Number FA9976
Appointment Type By semester: Fall/Spring
FTE .625 = 30 hours/week, 10 months
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (https://www.nccu.edu/we-are-nccu) (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
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Primary Function of Organizational Unit
NCCU’s Department of Art and Design offers students the opportunity to earn a B.A. degree in Art with concentrations in Graphic Design and Innovation, Animation and Interactive Media, Studio Art, Art Studies, and Pre-Architecture, as well as a B.S. degree in Apparel Design. The Department’s overarching mission is to foster broad inquiry within the visual arts and design to provide opportunities for students to study non-western, diverse cultural artifacts and experiences. As the first public liberal arts institution founded for African Americans, NCCU occupies a special niche that informs the study of art and design. In addition to traditional training in the visual arts, the Department of Art and Design proudly celebrates and fosters the study of artistic productions of African and African American culture, emphasizing the past and present contributions of people of color. With such emphasis, the Department provides a uniquely designed curriculum to educate students pursuing visual arts and design careers in today’s global society. Art and Design majors explore technology, engage in internships, pursue individuality and enjoy the fruits of cultural diversity.
Primary Purpose of Position
The NCCU Department of Art and Design has an immediate need for adjunct faculty in the field of Architecture. The ideal candidates will have a Master’s of Architecture (M.Arch) degree, professional experience, as well as a passion for teaching. These adjunct professors will prepare students for careers in the field through in-person lecture or studio-based learning, critiques, and exposure to traditional and cutting-edge creative approaches.
In the Fall 2026 semester, the selected adjunct(s) will provide instruction for one to three architecture classes.
Opportunities to teach may be available in future semesters. Course options, availability and schedules can vary each semester.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
We seek accomplished art and design educators who can bring professional expertise and creative vision into the classroom. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Architecture (M.Arch).
In addition to their creative talent and academic credentials, the ideal professor will have:
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Professional experience and/or teaching experience preferred
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Strong digital modeling, design, and communication skills
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Ability to mentor emerging designers and support student success
Strong letters of reference will validate the candidate’s teaching excellence and ability to inspire students.
Minimum Education/Experience
The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in the field.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F000281
Open Date 08/07/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Position Available 08/17/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide a copy of, or link to, your professional portfolio, including samples of your work.
Applicant Documents
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Resume/CV
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Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
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List of References
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Cover Letter
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Teaching Philosophy
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Other Document
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DD-214 (Veterans Only)
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Multimedia File
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Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
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