Position Title Part-Time Academic (ARCH 5223: Net-Positive Architecture) - Summer 2026
Posting Number
Posting Number PTAP3258P
Department/Unit
Location
Location See "Note" Section for Details
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
The School of Architecture at Dalhousie University invites applications for a Part-Time Academic Instructor position in the Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degree program. The M.Arch. is a professional two year graduate Architecture degree. Students complete a Pre-Professional Bachelor degree before M.Arch. enrolment.
The Instructor will teach a first-year 3-credit seminar/workshop in ecological and socially beneficial net positive architecture, from the first stage of an integrated analysis to final design details. Graduate courses are topics based, and can be developed in the instructor's research and/or practice area of expertise. The instructor is responsible for developing their own curriculum. Prior course outlines and structures are available. An Academic Calendar description can be found at this weblink .
Graduate technology courses consist of up to approximately fifteen students, and meet one time each week for 3 hours. The Summer Term is an 11 week term, from May 4 to July 17.
Graduate technology courses may be taught remotely for candidates outside Nova Scotia. In person is preferred.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Education and Experience
- M.Arch or equivalent Master's degree
- Prior instruction of graduate technology course, or similar prior college or university level teaching experience.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and facilitate student learning.
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse faculty and student populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent record of scholarly, creative, or other skilled accomplishment in relevant field.
- Demonstrated expertise in areas such as sustainable or climate responsive design, environmental performance, or the integration of building systems within architectural design.
Salary Range/Pay Rate
Salary Range/Pay Rate: Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information
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 visit .
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