Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (ARCH 3207: Building Technology) - Fall 2026

Posting Number

PTAP3535P

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 in Year 3 and 4.

The course is an introductory Architecture Technology course in Methods and Materials. This is a 50% co-instruction position, paid at half the CUPE rate. The course is structured as a 1.5 hr lecture + 3 hr lab each week. Seminars are led by the instructor graduate teaching assistants. The format of the seminar/workshop is adaptable based on instructor’s course structure. The course cohort is approximately 70+ students.

CREDIT HOURS: 3

Through hands-on and observational exercises, this course develops tacit understanding of materials, their properties, and applications. Readings introduce terminology, theory, and sizing. Primary topics are: the exclusion and inclusion of water; structural behaviours providing bracing, bearing, and span; and the rudiments of natural light and heat.

FORMAT

- Lecture
- Studio

The Part-Time Academic will serve as a co-instructor for the course, working collaboratively with the course instructor to develop and deliver the curriculum. Responsibilities will include preparing and delivering lectures; developing course assignments, instructional materials, and supporting resources; providing guidance and feedback to students; evaluating and grading student work; and participating in course coordination and administration. The co-instructor will also assist in preparing course materials for accreditation review. This will include organizing course outlines, assignments,



assessment materials, and examples of student work according to the relevant accreditation categories and submission requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Education and Experience

- M.Arch or equivalent master’s degree in architecture or a closely related field;
- Previous experience teaching a large-enrolment undergraduate architectural technology course, or comparable college- or university-level teaching experience;
- Demonstrated knowledge of architectural materials and methods of construction;
- Experience preparing and delivering lectures and developing effective assignments and instructional materials;
- Experience evaluating student work and providing constructive written and verbal feedback; and
- Strong organizational and collaborative skills.

Professional Competencies

- Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and effectively;
- Ability to facilitate student learning across a range of experience and ability levels; and
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse faculty and student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional architectural experience; and
- Familiarity with architectural accreditation requirements and the preparation of course materials for accreditation review.

Application Materials

Candidates should include

- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- List of referees
- A portfolio demonstrating individual academic, creative, and/or professional accomplishments; and
- A teaching dossier demonstrating teaching experience and accomplishments, including examples of student work.




- The portfolio and teaching dossier may be submitted as separate documents or combined into a single PDF.

- Teaching Statement (optional)

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

September-December 2026

Open Date

08/27/2026

Close Date

09/06/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22066

📌 Part-Time Academic (ARCH 3207: Building Technology) - Fall 2026 (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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📍 Halifax Regional Municipality