Trott Distinguished Visiting Assistant Professor

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Job Title:

Trott Distinguished Visiting Assistant Professor

Department:

Engineering | Knowlton School of Architecture Administration

Visiting Assistant Professor

Architecture Section, Knowlton School

College of Engineering

Position Overview

Trott Distinguished Visiting Professor

AUSTIN E. KNOWLTON SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

The Architecture Section of the Knowlton School at The Ohio State University invites applications for the Trott Distinguished Visiting Professor, beginning autumn 2025. This one-year appointments offers an opportunity for an emerging or established scholar, designers, and practitioners to contribute to the school’s interdisciplinary intellectual environment, which spans design, history and theory, and building science and technology.

We welcome applicants from diverse areas of expertise within and adjacent to architecture, including but not limited to architectural design, history and theory, building technology, computation, environmental performance, urbanism, and material systems. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching agendas will enhance the breadth and depth of the Knowlton School’s faculty and pedagogy.

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, shaping curricula that align with their research interests and disciplinary strengths. Depending on the expertise of the selected candidates, teaching responsibilities may include design studios, history and theory courses, technology seminars, or other areas of interest to the candidate.

We seek colleagues who are intellectually curious, creative, and committed to fostering a dynamic academic culture. Successful candidates will demonstrate a collaborative spirit, and a willingness to engage with students and faculty across disciplines.

The successful applicant will be given a one-year term. During this period, the fellow is expected to vigorously develop a research project. The project should contribute to the culture of the Knowlton school and the discipline of architecture. During the appointment, fellows will be given the time and resources to advance their research in the following ways: by preparing a public exhibition and delivering a public lecture related to the research project; by teaching related studios and seminars; and, by organizing events such as symposia and workshops. The Fellowship provides a salary for teaching, and a budget for research/project materials. Qualified domestic and international applicants are welcome.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Architecture or a related field

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