Part-Time Academic (ARCH 4502: Representation) - Winter 2027

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University’s School of Architecture invites applications for a Part-Time Academic Instructor for ARCH 4502 Representation in Winter 2027. The 3-credit undergraduate course explores digital coding, computational modelling, and fabrication in architectural design, guiding students from data-driven concepts to drawings, renderings, and prototypes.

The instructor will develop content, deliver lectures and studio-based instruction, and bring their disciplinary expertise to course structure,

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts and facilitate student learning.
• Experience with computational design education and university-level teaching is preferred.
• Demonstrated engagement with digital fabrication and parametric workflows in architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver ARCH 4502 Representation content through lectures, demonstrations, and studio-based instruction.
• Plan courses, assignments, and assessments; coordinate digital fabrication activities as applicable.
• Incorporate data-driven and parametric design methods to shape course outcomes and student projects.

Skills

Parametric modelling

Computational design

Digital fabrication workflows

Education

M.Arch or equivalent Master’s degree

Job description

Part-Time Academic (ARCH 4502: Representation) - Winter 2027

Position Title Part-Time Academic (ARCH 4502: Representation) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

Posting Number PTAP3588P

Department/Unit

Location

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.

The Instructor will teach a 3-credit undergraduate course exploring the use of digital coding, computational modelling, and fabrication in architectural design processes. The course introduces students to the use of datasets, parametric modelling, and algorithmic design methods to generate and evaluate complex geometric forms. Students develop techniques for translating computational design processes into architectural drawings, digital renderings, and physical prototypes, and evaluate design outcomes in relation to project intentions, constraints, and opportunities.

The Instructor will be responsible for developing and delivering course content through lectures, demonstrations, and studio-based instruction. Prior course outlines and structures are available. The Instructor is invited to bring their disciplinary perspective and expertise to the course structure, content, and delivery.

Responsibilities include course planning, instruction in digital design tools and workflows, development of assignments, student assessment, and coordination of digital fabrication activities where applicable. The course should emphasize the relationship between computational methods, design intentions, and material realization. Course Description, ARCH 4502 Representation: This course studies the use of digital coding, modeling, and fabrication in processes of form-making for design. Datasets and parametric modeling are used to generate complex geometric forms; represented as technical drawings, renderings, and physical prototypes; then evaluated in relation to initial project intentions, constraints, and opportunities. CREDIT HOURS : 3 FORMAT :

• Studio

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Education and Experience

• M.Arch or equivalent Master’s degree in architecture, computational design, or a related field.
• Prior university-level teaching experience or comparable experience in computational design education.
• Record of scholarly, creative, professional, or other relevant accomplishments involving computational design and digital fabrication.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and design concepts effectively and facilitate student learning.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse faculty and student populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in parametric modelling, computational design, and digital representation workflows.
• Demonstrated engagement with one or more of the following areas is considered an asset:
  • Algorithmic design, visual programming, and scripting for architectural applications.
  • Data-driven design, geometric analysis, and computational form generation.
  • Digital fabrication, including CNC machining, robotic fabrication, and additive manufacturing.
  • Integration of computational design with material systems, fabrication constraints, and physical prototyping.
  • Computational simulation, performance-based design, and environmental analysis.
  • Advanced digital visualization, modelling, and representation techniques.

In addition to a cover letter and current CV, candidates should include in their application:

• a Portfolio of work demonstrating their individual academic, creative and/or professional accomplishments
• a Teaching Dossier teaching accomplishments demonstrated through work by students
• the Portfolio and Teaching Dossier may be combined as a single PDF

Salary Range/Pay Rate

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 .

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