Tenure-Track Position in Architecture
School of Architecture
Faculty of Engineering
McGill University
The School of Architecture at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in design technologies to commence on 1 August 2016. A unit within the Faculty of Engineering, the School is committed to excellence in teaching in its undergraduate and graduate programs in design, history and theory, and urban design and housing; it values service contributions of its Faculty members to the University, the profession, and society at large.
We are seeking an individual capable of bridging technology and design culture who is also committed to architecture as a creative enterprise. We are particularly interested in candidates who will play a leadership role in defining and implementing a programme of research through collaboration with colleagues in architecture, engineering, and computer science. The successful candidate will have a record of proven excellence in studio instruction and outstanding accomplishment in architectural design, with expertise in design, technology, integrative and sustainable construction, and/or digital fabrication. Teaching responsibilities will include design studios, undergraduate courses, and advanced graduate seminars in the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as supervision of Master’s and Ph.D. students.
Evidence of outstanding research achievements or research potential is essential. Candidates must have a professional degree in architecture and an advanced degree in architecture or a related field, teaching experience, publications, and/or an accomplished creative practice in architecture. Candidates with a Ph.D. and/or eligibility for professional registration are preferred. Knowledge of French is an asset and an immigration requirement for candidates who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
McGill University is among the top research-intensive academic institutions in Canada, attracting over $500 million in competitive research funding each year. It has been consistently ranked in the top 25 universities worldwide in a number of recent surveys. Successful candidates will play leading roles in maintaining the University’s international reputation of excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Review of applications will begin on 1 December 2015. Candidates should submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a statement of research and teaching interests, including a prospective course syllabus, (3) samples of design work and publications, and (4) the names of at least three references. All items must be sent via email at search.architecture [at] mcgill.ca and addressed to:
Chair, Search Committee
School of Architecture
McGill University
McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The position is subject to final budgetary approval of the University.
Further information about the School can be found at www.mcgill.ca/architecture.
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