Banham Fellow

The School of Architecture and Planning at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (SUNY), invites candidates to apply to serve as the Peter Reyner Banham Fellow for the 2027-28 academic year. The Peter Reyner Banham Fellowship is a one-year visiting faculty position at the University at Buffalo.

In celebration of Banham’s legacy of experimental criticism, this fellowship is intended to support the research and creative activity of emerging scholars and design practitioners.
Primary roles and responsibilities:

• Teach a design studio and an elective course each semester for the duration of the one-year fellowship;
• Develop a research and/or design project that draws connections to Peter Reyner Banham’s work;
• Provide students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subjects;
• Evaluate students’ performance and provide effective feedback to guide student learning and success
• Contribute to and maintain an inclusive and collaborative environment;
• Deliver a public lecture and/or prepare an exhibition or other event that culminates the research, teaching, and/or creative work conducted while in residence at the school.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the entire duration of the appointment. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

*Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2027.
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.