"Become an Assistant or Associate Professor of Architecture, Cultural and Built Heritage"

The Faculty of Environmental Design of the Université de Montréal, founded in 1968, is home to three schools: the School of Architecture, the School of Design, and the School of Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture. Its mission is to advance knowledge and train high-calibre talent capable of transforming environmental design practices through research and innovation. The Faculty comprises some 20 research units and 23 educational programs, all dedicated to the study of human-environment interactions and the designing of built and natural spaces.

Committed to a disciplinary and professional approach, the School of Architecture contributes to research and education aimed at quality, sustainable and inclusive architecture, both locally and globally. It is one of twelve schools in Canada accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. Your contribution to the mission and identity of the school will take place through teaching and research in architecture.

Day-to-day responsibilities

Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Teach lectures, studios and seminars in the Bachelor, Masters and PhD programs in Architecture, according to your expertise;
• Develop an original and impactful research program focusing on architecture, cultural and built heritage;
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students;
• Contribute to the visibility of the discipline through conferences, publications and scientific activities, as well as to the functioning of the Faculty and the Institution.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctorate (Ph.D.) related to the field of architecture. Candidates who have submitted their thesis will also be considered;
• Hold a professional degree in architecture;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university-level teaching, in both theoretical courses and design studios;
• Possess an excellent research and publication record in the field;
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge in architecture applicable to the North American context;
• Demonstrate potential to develop internal, national, and international collaborations;
• Professional experience combined with ability to integrate research on emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, recognition of excellence (awards, grants, etc.), contribution to public policy, and commitment to social and cultural inclusion are assets;
• Have the ability to work in a team in an interdisciplinary context and in collaboration with faculty members;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• A competitive salary combined with a comprehensive range of benefits;
• Expected start date: August 1st, 2026;
• Located at the Montreal Campus.

How to submit your application

The application file presented must include the following documents, to be submitted before December 1, 2025:

• A cover letter;
• A curriculum vitae;
• One copy or hyperlinks to three recent publications or research works;
• A statement of teaching and supervision experience and approach;
• A statement of research program;
• The contact information of three referees who will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation;
• A teaching file including student work completed under your supervision (maximum fifty pages) and, where applicable, a portfolio of significant professional work (maximum ten pages).

Contact information

Izabel Amaral, Chair, Faculty of Environmental Design/School of Architecture direction-architecture@umontreal.ca

We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire. More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.

As per UdeM’s appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.

HEALTH & FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an Institutional Health and Wellness Program
• Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement (rrum.umontreal.ca)
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to two years of parental leave
• Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
• Two on-campus childcare centres
• Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM’s Sports and Fitness Centre
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Research and study leave
• Research start-up funding
• French language training program
• University-level teaching skills development activities
• Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program
• Tuition waiver program for you, your spouse, and dependent children

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Université de Montréal places the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of all its missions. Through its Equal Access to Employment Program, Université de Montréal invites women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities to self-identify and apply. During the recruitment process, our selection tools will – confidentially - be adapted to meet the needs of individuals with limitations who request accommodation.

UdeM embraces a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws and encourages all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their characteristics. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Completing the self-identification questionnaire is a voluntary process aimed at supporting a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.

The personal information you provide through the questionnaire is valuable - it helps us improve our practices and comply with applicable legislation.

All personal information is confidential. You can rest assured that it will be collected and used in accordance with federal and provincial laws, will never be disclosed without your consent, and will not affect your hiring or career progression at Université de Montréal.