How to Apply

Applicants should submit a single PDF that contains the following.

• 1-page cover letter explaining your interest in the position
• 1-page research statement, including plans for the fellowship project you are proposing and its considerations for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
• 1-page teaching statement, including teaching experience and philosophy and considerations for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
• Curriculum vitae
• Sample work (up to 20 pages, which may contain web links to outside materials)

Applications are due on December 9, 2024.

If you have questions about how to apply, please contact Taubman College HR at [email protected].

Job Summary

The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan invites applications for the Fishman Fellowship, established by and named in honor of Professor Emeritus Robert Fishman. This fellowship is open to individuals who are in the process of completing or have recently completed a Ph.D., a professional degree in architecture or urban planning, a research-oriented post-professional master's degree, or a research-focused master's degree. Potential fields of study include architecture, urban design, urban planning, urban history, urban policy, urban affairs, racial and spatial justice, urban development, environmental planning, and urban strategy. The ideal candidate should be engaged in a significant interdisciplinary research project in urbanism, broadly defined, and should have a research focus that would benefit from a two-year fellowship among colleagues and students actively exploring the history, theory, and practice of urbanism. 

The Fishman Fellowship provides an opportunity for early-career scholars and practitioners in urbanism to develop a project that could take the form of a publication, exhibition, or symposium. Fellows will spend two years in residence, during which they will engage in teaching responsibilities while pursuing their research project. The fellowship offers resources for project development, opportunities to collaborate with scholars and researchers across the broader university community, and a platform to present the fellowship outcomes at a public event hosted by the college. 

Taubman College is committed to advancing architectural and urban planning education through diverse epistemologies, experiences, histories, methodologies, and technical and conceptual competencies. The ideal candidate will be intellectually open to the various forms of urbanism taught at Taubman College and enthusiastic about the opportunity to teach students in architecture, urban design, urban technology, and/or planning.

For more information, visittaubmancollege.umich.edu/fellowships

Required Qualifications*

• In the process of completing or have recently completed a Ph.D. or a research-oriented post-professional master's degree in planning, architecture, urban history, urban design, or a related field and at least two years of professional experience in a related field 
• Demonstrated experience in, or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching 
• Demonstrated experience in, or demonstrated potential to conduct focused research

Additional Information

The architecture fellowships are two-year full-time (100% effort) appointments. The appointments are internally titled as Lecturer I.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include a retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits. 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Taubman College includes a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and administrators of different race and ethnicity, national origin, gender and gender expression, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religious commitment, age, and disability status. We strive to create a community of mutual respect and trust where everyone's backgrounds, identities, and views are represented without any threat of bias, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. Learn more about our DEI efforts and the shared values we have for our community.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Decision Making Process

Review of applications may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. Final hiring approval is made by the program chair and is expected to be made by spring 2025. The selection criteria include meeting the required qualifications listed above and the demonstrated potential to design and conduct energetic, active, collaborative learning experience.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.