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University of Calgary
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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 interested in taking their career, and our school, to the next level. You will be joining colleagues with a diverse range of backgrounds, interests and experiences as educators and researchers.
Qualifications Required for the Teaching Focused Stream
• Master's degree in Architecture
• Licensure as an architect would be a definite asset but is not required
• Post professional degree in Architecture or aligned discipline is an asset but not required
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in design studios in architecture as well as theory or technical courses related to architecture competencies
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in at least one of the secondary focus areas noted above
• A working and demonstrable knowledge of contemporary and emerging design tools that support both the studio environment and lecture courses.
• Significant and relevant professional experience and demonstrated design leadership
• Peer review recognition of excellence in area of focus through awards/publications/exhibitions/funding
In addition to teaching, successful candidates in the Teaching Focused Stream will be expected to maintain an active agenda of practice or development in their area of focus, supervise student research as appropriate, participate in the life and culture of the school through service activities as required and engage in community outreach through SAPL partnerships.
Additional Information
The Master of Architecture and BDCI programs utilize a range of software packages in the core curriculum. Proficiency in all these packages is not required, but candidates should speak to any special skills in these areas in their applications. History/Theory applicants are encouraged to reflect on the ways in which emerging technologies are impacting the design professions and built environments.
• Core Platforms
• Rhino3d, Grasshopper + Plug-ins
• Blender
• Rendering software - Varied
• Adobe CS - including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AfterEffects etc.
• Often Used
• Revit, Rhino inside Revit
• Unreal Engine/Unity
• Maya/Houdini/Cinema 4D
To review courses offered by the BDCI and Master of Architecture programs please visit the links below.
BDCI - https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/ARCHBDCI
M Arch - https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/MARCH
Candidates are encouraged to provide feedback on courses in these programs they feel would fit their teaching experience and skillsets.
Application Instructions
Applications are encouraged as soon as possible but will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit your application online at https://apptrkr.com/6637865, ensuring to indicate the stream you are applying for. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments.
A complete application includes:
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information for three referees
• A statement of teaching, scholarly, and professional experience and expertise. Please identify the stream/s which you feel best match your application and experience.
• A portfolio including relevant samples of design research, design practice, and student work (collaborative work should include attribution). Applicants for a position in the history/theory areas are encouraged to provide writing samples and other evidence of contributions to contemporary discourse in architecture and design.
Maximum combined file size is 10 MB. Allowed formats are .doc and .pdf.
Review of applications will begin on January 30, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. With this in mind at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, click here.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
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 interested in taking their career, and our school, to the next level. You will be joining colleagues with a diverse range of backgrounds, interests and experiences as educators and researchers.
Qualifications Required for the Teaching Focused Stream
• Master's degree in Architecture
• Licensure as an architect would be a definite asset but is not required
• Post professional degree in Architecture or aligned discipline is an asset but not required
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in design studios in architecture as well as theory or technical courses related to architecture competencies
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in at least one of the secondary focus areas noted above
• A working and demonstrable knowledge of contemporary and emerging design tools that support both the studio environment and lecture courses.
• Significant and relevant professional experience and demonstrated design leadership
• Peer review recognition of excellence in area of focus through awards/publications/exhibitions/funding
In addition to teaching, successful candidates in the Teaching Focused Stream will be expected to maintain an active agenda of practice or development in their area of focus, supervise student research as appropriate, participate in the life and culture of the school through service activities as required and engage in community outreach through SAPL partnerships.
Additional Information
The Master of Architecture and BDCI programs utilize a range of software packages in the core curriculum. Proficiency in all these packages is not required, but candidates should speak to any special skills in these areas in their applications. History/Theory applicants are encouraged to reflect on the ways in which emerging technologies are impacting the design professions and built environments.
• Core Platforms
• Rhino3d, Grasshopper + Plug-ins
• Blender
• Rendering software - Varied
• Adobe CS - including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AfterEffects etc.
• Often Used
• Revit, Rhino inside Revit
• Unreal Engine/Unity
• Maya/Houdini/Cinema 4D
To review courses offered by the BDCI and Master of Architecture programs please visit the links below.
BDCI - https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/ARCHBDCI
M Arch - https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/MARCH
Candidates are encouraged to provide feedback on courses in these programs they feel would fit their teaching experience and skillsets.
Application Instructions
Applications are encouraged as soon as possible but will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit your application online at https://apptrkr.com/6637865, ensuring to indicate the stream you are applying for. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments.
A complete application includes:
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information for three referees
• A statement of teaching, scholarly, and professional experience and expertise. Please identify the stream/s which you feel best match your application and experience.
• A portfolio including relevant samples of design research, design practice, and student work (collaborative work should include attribution). Applicants for a position in the history/theory areas are encouraged to provide writing samples and other evidence of contributions to contemporary discourse in architecture and design.
Maximum combined file size is 10 MB. Allowed formats are .doc and .pdf.
Review of applications will begin on January 30, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. With this in mind at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, click here.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
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