Part-Time Academic (ARCH 5106: International Sustainable Development) - Summer 2026
Dalhousie University View all jobs
- Halifax, NS
- Permanent
- Part-time
Posting Number PTAP3255P
Department/Unit Architecture
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key ResponsibilitiesThe 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 in recent sustainable development in developed and developing countries. Graduate seminars 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 .Graduate humanities courses consist of up to approximately eighteen 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 humanities courses may be taught remotely. In-person is preferred.
Qualifications/Requirements of PositionEducation and Experience
- M.Arch or equivalent Master's degree
- Prior instruction of graduate architecture humanities course, or similar prior college or university-level teaching experience.
- PhD or equivalent in Architecture History or related field preferred prior to appointment; all but dissertation (ABD) may also be considered.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and facilitate student learning.
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse faculty and student populations.
- Strong record of scholarly research and publication in architectural history, theory, or a related field, appropriate to career stage.
- Demonstrated experience teaching at the graduate level, including evidence of effective student engagement and mentorship.
- Ability to frame course content within contemporary disciplinary debates and critical discourse.
Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional InformationAll 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 .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 .Posting Detail InformationTerm of appointment May - July 2026
Open Date 04/01/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Quick Link for Direct Access to PostingDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- List of referees
- Teaching Statement
- Teaching Dossier
- Sample Publication(s)