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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Lecturer
Job Summary:
The Department of Design Studies is hiring lecturer positions to teach one or more of the following courses for the undergraduate Interior Architecture program in the Fall 2026 semester. The Interior Architecture program combines creativity and design, with social and physical sciences to provide students with the knowledge and tools to design revolutionary spaces and people-center environments.
DS 223 — INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
This course focuses on building components, construction, interpretation of working drawings, and the process of project development.
This course will be offered an in-person format on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:45 PM in the Fall 2026 semester.
DS 321 — PROBLEM-DEFINITION: DESIGN PROGRAMMING
Programming is the problem definition phase of design process. An architectural or design program is used to guide the design process and to evaluate design solutions. A variety of design programming approaches, tools, and techniques are presented. Opportunity to develop skills in preparing a design program document that includes multiple user-needs and principles of environment-behavior interaction.
This course will be offered an in-person format on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 – 3:45 PM in the Fall 2026 semester.
This position is part-time between 33.3% - 50%. The FTE is based on the number of classes taught. This is a terminal position from August 17, 2026 - December 30, 2026. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Compensation: Expected full-time salary of $53,025 for a 9-month basis. Prorated based on amount of time worked. Final salary will be determined at time of hire.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
Required Qualifications:
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter and resume that relate to this position. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above. Please indicate in your cover letter which course(s) you are interested in teaching.
In addition, you may be asked to provide the names and contact information of three references willing to be contacted for reference checks at a later date.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position, you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
Contact Information:
Michelle Pankratz, mehamilton4@wisc.edu, 608-890-0011
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Lecturer
Job Summary:
The Department of Design Studies is hiring lecturer positions to teach one or more of the following courses for the undergraduate Interior Architecture program in the Fall 2026 semester. The Interior Architecture program combines creativity and design, with social and physical sciences to provide students with the knowledge and tools to design revolutionary spaces and people-center environments.
DS 223 — INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
This course focuses on building components, construction, interpretation of working drawings, and the process of project development.
This course will be offered an in-person format on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:45 PM in the Fall 2026 semester.
DS 321 — PROBLEM-DEFINITION: DESIGN PROGRAMMING
Programming is the problem definition phase of design process. An architectural or design program is used to guide the design process and to evaluate design solutions. A variety of design programming approaches, tools, and techniques are presented. Opportunity to develop skills in preparing a design program document that includes multiple user-needs and principles of environment-behavior interaction.
This course will be offered an in-person format on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 – 3:45 PM in the Fall 2026 semester.
This position is part-time between 33.3% - 50%. The FTE is based on the number of classes taught. This is a terminal position from August 17, 2026 - December 30, 2026. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
- Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
- Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
Compensation: Expected full-time salary of $53,025 for a 9-month basis. Prorated based on amount of time worked. Final salary will be determined at time of hire.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse community
- Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive work environment
- Industry experience and knowledge of the subject matter
- Basic computer skill proficiency (knowledge of learning management systems e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc)
- At least two years of successful teaching experience at the college level
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter and resume that relate to this position. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above. Please indicate in your cover letter which course(s) you are interested in teaching.
In addition, you may be asked to provide the names and contact information of three references willing to be contacted for reference checks at a later date.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position, you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
Contact Information:
Michelle Pankratz, mehamilton4@wisc.edu, 608-890-0011
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.
To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
Salary : $53,025