Course Lecturers - ARCH 405 - Fall 2026
About The Position
The Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture at McGill University is seeking applications for a Course Lecturer for the Fall 2026 term. The course, ARCH 405, is a project-based design theory and critique course focusing on the life cycles of existing buildings, materials, and resources from a multi-scale perspective. It emphasizes the conceptual and technical application of sustainable and circular design approaches to complex programs addressing current socio-economic challenges and crises. The course aims to reinforce critical thinking on architecture and sustainability, strengthen design skills for sustainable proposals, impart theoretical knowledge on circular economy principles, develop analytical and design tools for circular and sustainable design, and enhance communication skills for presenting complex ideas. The course structure includes modules on precedent analysis, reuse diagnoses, and comprehensive development of architectural proposals. Design theory is covered through lectures and debates, and knowledge of local projects is gained through site visits. Reviews are key learning exercises, and instructors are involved in their preparation. The teaching methodology relies on lectures, guest lectures, in-class debates, site visits, applied exercises, and structured desk-critiques. All students will be required to detail their work and develop scaled models.
Requirements
- M.Arch. or equivalent (first professional degree)
- Professional practice in sustainable construction
- Post-secondary teaching experience in architecture
- Technical and theoretical expertise on circular and reuse design and (de-)construction approaches
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based/located
- English communication skills (verbal and written)
Responsibilities
- Teach ARCH 405, a project-based course in design theory and critique, focusing on sustainable and circular design approaches.
- Reinforce critical thinking on architecture, sustainability discourses, and the built environment's life cycles.
- Strengthen conceptual and detailed design skills for multi-scale sustainable architectural proposals.
- Impart theoretical knowledge on circular economy principles applied to the built environment.
- Develop analytical and design tools and methods specific to circular and sustainable design and materials.
- Expand communication skills and methods for presenting original and complex ideas using various media.
- Cover design theory through lectures and in-class debates.
- Acquire knowledge of local projects through site visits.
- Prepare course material, including site, case study, and building identification and documentation.
- Finalize course organization in collaboration with the teaching team and administration.
- Ensure course material meets University Calendar regulations, pedagogical objectives, and Canadian Architectural Certification Board Student Performance Criteria.
- Conduct structured desk-critiques to reinforce iterative development skills.
- Involve students in the preparation of reviews.
- Detail student work on a scale of 1:20 and develop scaled models.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
