Assistant Professor - Architecture

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY · India

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Pedagogy

• Studio Instruction: Lead core Architectural Design Studios across undergraduate (B.Arch) and/or graduate (M.Arch) levels, guiding students through conceptual development, spatial design, representation, and technical integration.
• Lecture Courses: Teach specialized subjects such as Building Materials & Construction, Architectural History & Theory, Environmental Controls / Sustainable Design, Digital Fabrication, or Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Advising & Mentorship: Direct undergraduate thesis projects, advise graduate research, and mentor students on portfolio development, career paths, and licensure preparation.
• Curriculum Development: Assist in updating studio briefs, syllabi, and coursework to reflect emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and accreditation standards (e.g., NAAB, COA, or regional equivalent).

2. Research, Scholarship & Creative Practice

• Design & Academic Output: Maintain an active profile of scholarly or creative work through peer-reviewed journal publications, design competitions, exhibitions, or professional practice.
• Grant Writing: Pursue internal and external funding to support research projects, community design initiatives, or technology labs.
• Industry Engagement: Stay current with advancements in parametric design, sustainable building technology, adaptive reuse, or urbanism, integrating these findings into classroom teaching.

3. Institutional & Community Service

• Participate in departmental committees (e.g., admissions, curriculum review, accreditation preparation, exhibition curation).
• Assist in organizing student exhibitions, guest lecture series, workshops, and design charettes.
• Engage in community outreach, local design advocacy, or interdisciplinary collaborations across university faculties.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Terminal Degree: Professional Master of Architecture (M.Arch) with substantial practice experience, or a Ph.D. in Architecture or a closely related field.
• Professional Licensure: Architectural license/registration (e.g., AIA, NCARB, COA, RIBA, or equivalent local board) preferred or actively in progress.
• Teaching Experience: Minimum 1–3 years of university-level studio teaching experience (including Teaching Assistantships during doctoral studies).
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of contemporary design and visualization tools (Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Grasshopper, or digital rendering software).

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Demonstrated expertise in emerging fields such as computational design, mass timber construction, climate-resilient urbanism, or robotic fabrication.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and cross-cultural mentoring abilities.
• Track record of published research, design awards, or built work.