The faculty of the Department of Architecture embody the pluralistic intent of the School's founders. No one background or philosophy predominates.
Most regular faculty teach a design studio and a subject area course each term.
Faculty are expected to be integrative designers with one or more areas of teaching specialization. Some faculty maintain their professional practice or intensive research roles by occasional leaves of absence from teaching. The positions created by these absences are generally filled with visiting faculty from other institutions. They are expected to post two open office hours per week, during academic terms, for drop-in advising. The department's receptionist keeps a listing of current faculty schedules which students may consult.