Assistant Professor, Architecture; POSITIONS

Position: Assistant Professor, Architecture (3 FT POSITIONS)
Organization:
University of Calgary

Job Description:

Assistant Professor, Architecture (3 FT POSITIONS)

University of Calgary

Description

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) at the University of Calgary invites applications for three tenure-track positions in Architecture at the rank of Assistant Professor with a primary focus in Design Studio and a secondary focus in at least one of the following areas:

• Urbanism/Theory/History/Material Practices

• Indigenous Design/Theory/History/Material Practices

• Generative Design/Advanced Visualization/Computation Design - including the use of AI and Data Science

• Building Science/Performance - including Sustainable and Regenerative Design, Structural and Mechanical Systems, Circularity and Construction

• Emerging Materials, Transscalar Design, Innovation in Fabrication

• Design/Build, Transdisciplinary Design Practices, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Critical Practice/Participatory Design

These appointments will be made in the Teaching Focused stream and successful candidates will be expected to teach in both the M. Arch and Undergraduate Bachelor of Design in City Innovation programs.

50% appointments will be considered.

In addition to offering first professional Master of Architecture, Master of Planning, and Master of Landscape Architecture degrees and research-focused degrees at the master's and doctoral levels, SAPL is entering an exciting new period of growth with the recent launch of a first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) and an expanded focus on community-engaged teaching and research through our City Building Design Lab.

In January 2026 SAPL will be moving all of its programs to our new location in downtown Calgary. These positions are a part of our expansion of faculty to support growth in our Master of Architecture and the addition of the BDCI now in its 3rd year.

The Master of Architecture program structure and curriculum prepares students for careers in architecture and is accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. Graduates enjoy reciprocity with certification bodies across North America and Europe. Our curriculum engages contemporary design challenges through studios, intensive block week courses, study abroad semesters, work integrated research studios and a core that challenges students to design for resilience and innovation.

The Master of Architecture degree is a two-year course-based program with an additional foundation year required for those students entering with a non-design-based undergraduate degree.

The architecture program is specifically committed to a computational means of exploration across the curriculum and applicants should have a working and demonstrable knowledge of contemporary and emerging design tools that support both the studio environment and their declared specialization. Student and faculty research collaborations are supported by cutting-edge technologies including large format 3D printing, robotic fabrication facilities, and opportunities to work with industry and community groups on applied research.

The Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) provides students with a design-based framework for understanding the world and its challenges, equipping them to create inclusive and sustainable solutions for cities. Through hands-on, studio-based learning, students engage with real-world projects that address pressing urban issues. Cross-cultural experiences, combined with literacy in advanced digital design tools, data science, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, broaden perspectives and foster innovation aimed at improving communities and society.

We are searching for faculty with a passion and potential to reshape design education to better address the pressing challenges facing the built environment and who want to be part of a strong and vibrant community that respects and values diversity and differences. A commitment to climate action, social justice, community impact, and value-informed innovation informs our approach to teaching, research, and outreach, and we are looking for individuals with similar values who are…