Job Opening
Lecturer (Half-Time): Artificial Intelligence in Architecture
University of Florida – School of Architecture (Jacksonville Campus)
0.5 FTE (Half-Time Appointment)
The School of Architecture at the University of Florida invites applications for a half-time Lecturer position to support the Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Architecture. This position is ideal for a practicing architect or computational designer based in Jacksonville with expertise in Python coding and an interest in teaching and advancing AI-driven design education.
Responsibilities
Teach one or more of the certificate’s core courses, including:
ARC 5921 – Fundamentals of Coding and Computation
ARC 6922 – AI & Ethics in Architecture
ARC 6923 – Machine Learning for Architects
Mentor students in applying computational and AI methods to architectural design.
Collaborate with faculty in the delivery of hybrid (in-person + online) courses.
Qualifications
Master’s degree (minimum) in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Computation, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated proficiency in Python programming and its application in architectural design workflows (e.g., Rhino/Grasshopper, Revit API, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Teaching or professional experience in computational design, AI applications, or data-driven modeling.
Must reside in Jacksonville, Florida, or be willing to relocate.
Preferred Skills
Experience with machine learning and data visualization for design.
Familiarity with game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity) or generative AI tools.
Interest in AI ethics and human-centered AI in the built environment.
About the Program
The Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Architecture is a 15-credit program offering foundational and advanced coursework in coding, machine learning, and AI-driven design. The certificate prepares students and professionals to integrate computational methods and critical thinking into architectural practice, aligning with the University of Florida’s campus-wide AI initiative.
Appointment Details
Appointment type: 0.5 FTE (half-time), renewable annually based on performance and funding.
Location: Jacksonville, Florida.
Start date: Spring 2025.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit:
Cover letter describing teaching and professional experience
Curriculum Vitae
One-page statement detailing experience with Python and AI in design
Portfolio (maximum 10 MB) showing relevant work
Contact information for three references
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 01 and will remain open until the position is filled.
For inquiries, contact:
Dr. Karla Saldaña Ochoa
Director, SHARE Lab · Coordinator, AI in Architecture Certificate
📧 ksaldanaochoa@ufl.edu
Funding & Research Grants
2024-2026
NVIDIA, AI2 AI, and Complex Computing Research award. Advancing Campus Flood risk Assessment through Integrated Human Perception and Digital Technologies with High-Performance Computing.
Principal Investigator, $ 198,000
2024 - 2026
Information Technology University of Florida. The Technology Fee Grant. Funding to create a Graduate AI Certificate at the School of Architecture.
Principal Investigator. $59,176
2023 - 2026
VP for Research and Provost Office. From BIM to DT. Funding for three PhD students to work developing DT protocols for UF buildings.
Principal Investigator. $447,000
2023-2024
AI2 Center at University of Florida, Florida Climate Center, City Lab Orlando, SoA and DCP at University of Florida. Conference Playing Models.
Principal Investigator. $17,800
2023-2024
International Center University of Florida. Collaborative Faculty Team Projects. Developing a conference on Resilience in the Built environment towards toward SDG Sustainable Cities.
Principal Investigator. $12,000
2022 - 2024
National Academies of Science (NAS), GulfSouth. Developing An Interdisciplinary Design Studio Course: Investigating Complex Challenges in the Gulf of Mexico.
Co-Principal Investigator. $500,000
2022 - 2023
College of Education, University of Florida. HDOSE Seed Grant. Using Artificial Intelligence Methods to Create a Built Environment Vulnerability Classifier using Satellite and Street view images near College Campuses that Experienced Natural Disasters.
Co-Principal Investigator. $12,500
2022 - 2023
Center of European Studies, University of Florida. European Studies Working Group Conference Grant. European and American Perspectives on Technology and Culture in the Built Environment.
Principal Investigator. $5,000
2022 - 2023
The Informatics Institute, University of Florida. UFII Seed Grant. From Text to Structural Forms.
Principal Investigator. $30,000
2022 - 2023
The Informatics Institute, University of Florida. UFII Seed Grant. A comparison between AI decision-making versus Human-AI collaborations in high-risk settings.
Co-Principal Investigator. $21,000
Job Description
Are you interested in joining the SHARE Lab or contributing to our work? We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary team looking for enthusiastic members who share our research objective. Our research is tailored towards technology-oriented architects and engineers. If these criteria are descriptors of your design workflow we believe you will be a good fit for our research lab.
UF Students
We sometimes post specific positions on this page, but we also accept students for projects that are not currently published. If you would like to work with us but don't see a specific position open, check out our current projects and write to Professor Saldana Ochoa with a brief statement about your background, the projects you are particularly interested in, and how your attributes may assist our research.
Graduate Students
Prospective graduate students interested in joining the group should apply to one of several UF degree programs. Within the School of Architecture, students can apply for the degrees of M.Arch, M.S.A.S, or the SOA Ph.D. in the College of Design, Construction, and Planning depending on their background and interests. Our cohort also includes cross-disciplinary students from other colleges like the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering with a concentration in Computer Science and Civil Engineering or the M.E. Rinker School of Construction management. If you are interested in applying, please feel free to reach out to Professor Saldana Ochoa to discuss which program(s) may be the best fit for you.
Visitors
Apart from UF undergraduate and graduate students, we also have a reduced number of visiting researchers, generally graduate students from other universities funded through external programs. If you are interested in coming, please get in touch with Professor Saldana Ochoa with details about your background, the Program you would be visiting, and why you are interested in joining the group.
Collaborators
We are always interested in possible collaborations with other research groups, especially those with thematic overlap and complementary expertise. Please let us know if we are a good fit for one of your projects or if you would like to contribute to one of ours.
SHARE Lab can be reached by email through Professor Saldana Ochoa at ksaldanaochoa@ufl.edu. Administrative inquiries can also be directed to Cameron Jacques Admissions Officer 1, Upper-division and Graduate Advisor, at phone: 352-294-1460, email: cjacques1@ufl.edu, office: ARCH 231D.