Course Lecturers - ARCH 201 - 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 two Course Lecturer positions for the Fall 2026 term. The course, ARCH 201 / Communication, Behavior & Architecture, is a U1 studio focusing on the introduction to design, development of design judgment, and communication skills. Students will engage with concepts of light, scale, space, form, and color in the built environment, alongside techniques for oral and graphic presentation, including model making, photography, sketching, and architectural drawing. The course is studio-based and includes lectures, seminars, and field trips. It aligns with Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) Student Performance Criteria (SPC) A1, A2, and A3. The studio explores formal systems and architectural fictions, encouraging students to develop generative design methods, translate between different formats (drawings, models), and resolve architectural form with respect to materials and construction. Narrative and worldbuilding will be used as tools for understanding architectural contexts and inhabitants. Instructors will collaborate closely with colleagues and administration to finalize scope, schedule, and assignments, ensuring alignment with the University Calendar, pedagogical objectives, and CACB-SPC. This is a team-taught studio, meaning instructors may work with multiple student groups.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in team-taught studio environments.
Familiarity with architectural design pedagogy.

Responsibilities

Teach ARCH 201 / Communication, Behavior & Architecture course.
Develop and deliver course material in alignment with University Calendar regulations, pedagogical objectives, and CACB-SPC.
Work closely with colleagues and administration to confirm scope, schedule, and assignments.
Finalize deadlines and tests with the larger team.
Engage in conversations regarding resources and technical support.
Collaborate with the Studio Coordinator and Director to ensure course material meets requirements.
Potentially work with multiple different groups of students throughout the term as part of a team-taught studio.