Part-Time Academic (ARCH 4005: B5 Design) - Winter 2027

Halifax, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 28, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Teach one studio section of an undergraduate architectural design course for approximately 15 students, including studio instruction, design critiques, assessment, and participation in reviews. Develop and deliver at least one lecture, contribute expertise to course content, and attend scheduled course coordination meetings.

Job details

Position Details Position Information Position Title Part-Time Academic (ARCH 4005: B5 Design) - Winter 2027 Posting Number PTAP3585P Department/Unit Architecture Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities The School of Architecture at Dalhousie University invites applications for a Part-Time Academic Instructor position in the Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies ( BEDS ) Architecture Program. BEDS is a pre-professional undergraduate Architecture degree. Students enroll in the BEDS degree in their third year of undergraduate education, entering a two-year sequence. The Instructor will teach one studio section of a coordinated, 6-credit undergraduate architectural design course. The course explores advanced principles of architectural design through the development of a medium-sized institutional building on an urban site. Building on previous design courses, students organize a complex architectural program and develop a comprehensive design proposal integrating spatial, structural, material, environmental, and building systems considerations. The course emphasizes the strategic application of sustainable building technologies and the integration of relevant architectural history and theory. The Instructor will be responsible for the delivery of one studio section of approximately 15 students. Course briefs, learning objectives, assignments, and assessment criteria will be established through a coordinated course structure. The Instructor is invited to bring their disciplinary perspective and expertise to the course content and delivery. Responsibilities include studio instruction, design critiques, student assessment, participation in reviews, and the development and delivery of at least one class-wide lecture on a topic related to the Instructor’s expertise. Attendance at scheduled course coordination meetings before and during the term is required. Course Description, ARCH 4005 Design: This course studies advanced principles of architectural design through the design of a medium-sized institutional building. Elaborating on topics from the previous design courses, students organize a complex program on an urban site and develop a comprehensive design project that uses sustainable building technology strategically and engages relevant topics in architectural history and theory. CREDIT HOURS : 6 FORMAT : Lecture Studio Qualifications/Requirements Of Position Education and Experience M.Arch or equivalent Master’s degree. Prior instruction of undergraduate architectural design studios, or similar college- or university-level teaching experience. Record of scholarly, creative, or other professional accomplishment in a relevant field. Prior instruction in Comprehensive Design is preferred. Professional Competencies Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and facilitate student learning. Ability to work cooperatively with diverse faculty and student populations. Demonstrated engagement with one or more of the following areas is considered an asset: Comprehensive architectural design and integration of building systems. Sustainable building technologies, environmental performance, and climate-responsive design. Institutional or public building design, complex programming, and urban site integration. Architectural detailing, material systems, and building assemblies. Computational, analytical, or digitally enabled design workflows.Demonstrated engagement with one or more of the following areas is considered an asset: In addition to a cover letter and current CV, candidates should include in their application: a Portfolio of work demonstrating their individual academic, creative and/or professional accomplishments a Teaching Dossier teaching accomplishments demonstrated through work by students the Portfolio and Teaching Dossier may be combined as a single PDF Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement Additional Information All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here . Posting Detail Information Term of appointment January-April 2027 Open Date 10/27/2026 Close Date 11/10/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22410

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Requirements

Applicants must have an M.Arch or equivalent master's degree, experience teaching undergraduate architectural design studios or similar university-level courses, and a record of relevant scholarly, creative, or professional accomplishment. Prior comprehensive design instruction is preferred; strong communication and collaboration skills are required, while expertise in areas such as sustainable technologies, building systems, institutional design, or digital workflows is an asset.