Professor of Architecture - Urban Design

General information

Located in the heart of Old Québec, a fortified district designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the School of Architecture at Université Laval welcomes nearly 500 students from diverse backgrounds, enrolled in five programs across all three academic cycles, including a Master’s program in Urban Design. As part of a university community comprising nearly 1,700 professors and 47,000 students, the School actively contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in architecture and planning within a research institution recognized as a leader in sustainable development (STARS international accreditation – Platinum level).

Set within a remarkable natural environment, the city of Québec stands out for its economic, technological, cultural, and sporting dynamism. It offers a stimulating setting for academic and professional careers, an exceptional quality of life, and a context conducive to innovation in urban design and the planning of living environments.
 

Job Description

The successful candidate must demonstrate high-level expertise in urban design, embedded at the core of their education, teaching, and research or research-creation activities. Consideration will be given to areas related to urban conception, the analysis and transformation of built and landscape environments, the social and environmental dynamics of cities, and the relationships between architecture, urbanism, and landscape.

Particular attention will be paid to approaches that mobilize urban analysis methods, including the use of digital tools (mapping, GIS, modelling, simulation, spatial analysis), as well as to practices that integrate human and built ecosystems as essential components of the contemporary urban project.

Achievements in teaching, research, or research-creation must demonstrate a significant impact in the field of urban design. The selected candidate will teach courses and design studios at all three cycles, supervise essays and final projects in architecture and urban design, actively contribute to the development and visibility of the Master’s program in Urban Design and the PhD program in Architecture, conduct research or research-creation activities, and participate in program updates. They will play an active role in the School’s life, operations, and outreach.

Please note that design studios at the School are held in person.
 
Tasks:

• Teaching and supervising students across the three cycles of study, and taking responsibility for certain existing courses;
• Teaching design studios in architecture and urban design;
• Contributing to the pedagogical and scientific development of the Master’s in Urban Design and the PhD in Architecture;
• Conducting research or research-creation activities and publishing within their field of expertise;
• Participating in the pedagogical and administrative activities of the School of Architecture and the University;
• Participating in external activities that enhance the visibility of the School of Architecture and Université Laval, and that foster partnerships with scientific, professional, institutional, or community stakeholders.