Assistant Professor - Architecture

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY; Mohali; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY in Mohali invites applications for a faculty position in Architecture. The role involves leading core design studios across B.Arch and/or M.Arch programs, teaching specialized courses, advising thesis work, and mentoring students through licensure preparation.

The candidate will contribute to curriculum development, scholarly output, and grant-funded projects, while engaging with industry on innovations in computational design, sustainability, and urbanism.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required: M.Arch or Ph.D. in Architecture or closely related field.
• Professional licensure: Architectural license/registration preferred or in progress.
• Teaching experience: 1–3 years university-level studio teaching (including TA roles).
• Technical proficiency: Mastery of Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, Grasshopper, Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead core Architectural Design Studios across undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Teach courses such as Building Materials & Construction, Architectural History & Theory, Environmental Controls / Sustainable Design, BIM.
• Direct undergraduate theses and mentor graduate research; support portfolio development and licensure prep.
• Assist in updating studio briefs, syllabi, and coursework to reflect emerging tech and accreditation standards.
• Maintain an active scholarly/creative output through publications, design competitions, or exhibitions.
• Pursue internal and external funding to support research or labs.
• Stay current with parametric design, sustainable building tech, adaptive reuse, or urbanism; integrate into teaching.

Skills

Teaching ability

Curriculum development

Advising & mentorship

Grant writing

Industry engagement

Communication

Education

M.Arch or Ph.D. in Architecture

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Revit

Grasshopper

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• Studio Instruction: Lead core Architectural Design Studios across undergraduate (B.Arch) and/or graduate (M.Arch) levels, guiding students through conceptual development, spatial design, representation, and technical integration.


• Lecture Courses: Teach specialized subjects such as Building Materials & Construction, Architectural History & Theory, Environmental Controls / Sustainable Design, Digital Fabrication, or Building Information Modeling (BIM).


• Advising & Mentorship: Direct undergraduate thesis projects, advise graduate research, and mentor students on portfolio development, career paths, and licensure preparation.


• Curriculum Development: Assist in updating studio briefs, syllabi, and coursework to reflect emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and accreditation standards (e.g., NAAB, COA, or regional equivalent).


• Design & Academic Output: Maintain an active profile of scholarly or creative work through peer-reviewed journal publications, design competitions, exhibitions, or professional practice.


• Grant Writing: Pursue internal and external funding to support research projects, community design initiatives, or technology labs.


• Industry Engagement: Stay current with advancements in parametric design, sustainable building technology, adaptive reuse, or urbanism, integrating these findings into classroom teaching.

3. Institutional & Community Service

• Participate in departmental committees (e.g., admissions, curriculum review, accreditation preparation, exhibition curation).


• Assist in organizing student exhibitions, guest lecture series, workshops, and design charettes.


• Engage in community outreach, local design advocacy, or interdisciplinary collaborations across university faculties.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Terminal Degree: Professional Master of Architecture (M.Arch) with substantial practice experience, or a Ph.D. in Architecture or a closely related field.


• Professional Licensure: Architectural license/registration (e.g., AIA, NCARB, COA, RIBA, or equivalent local board) preferred or actively in progress.


• Teaching Experience: Minimum 1–3 years of university-level studio teaching experience (including Teaching Assistantships during doctoral studies).


• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of contemporary design and visualization tools (Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Grasshopper, or digital rendering software).

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Demonstrated expertise in emerging fields such as computational design, mass timber construction, climate-resilient urbanism, or robotic fabrication.


• Strong communication, teamwork, and cross-cultural mentoring abilities.


• Track record of published research, design awards, or built work.