Course Lecturers - ARCH 303 - Fall 2026

McGill University•Harrington, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture at McGill University is seeking applications for 2 Course Lecturer positions for the Fall 2026 term. The course, ARCH 303 / Introduction to Building Environments, is a 6-credit course focusing on the design of buildings, emphasizing social, technological, environmental, and symbolic aspects of the design process. It introduces specific modeling, presentation, and documentation techniques through discussions, readings, field trips, and practical exercises. The specific topic for Fall 2026 involves the design of a low-rise multi-family housing complex, integrating social aspects, communal features, affordability, and sustainability. This studio will be team-taught, with instructors working closely with colleagues and administration to confirm scope, schedule, evaluation methods, and assignments. Instructors will follow a course outline prepared by the coordinator and may be assigned to a specific section or multiple groups of students.

Requirements

M. Arch. or equivalent (first professional degree).
Professional practice and/or postsecondary teaching experience in architecture.
Appropriate technical, digital and/or critical, theoretical expertise for the course.
Active in the profession.
Authorized to work in Canada.
Willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based.
English communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Teach ARCH 303 / Introduction to Building Environments.
Explore the design of buildings, emphasizing social, technological, environmental, and symbolic aspects.
Introduce specific modeling, presentation, and documentation techniques.
Conduct discussions, readings, field trips, and practical exercises.
Work closely with colleagues and administration to confirm scope, schedule, methods of evaluations, and assignments.
Finalize deadlines with the larger team.
Follow a course outline for the selected site prepared by the coordinator.
Potentially work with an assigned section or multiple different groups of students.