Academic Position in Architecture and History

About the role

UCLouvain seeks a full‑time academic to join the Faculty of Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Urban Planning and the LAB research institute. The role focuses on teaching, research and service in the theory and critique of architectural representation.

Key responsibilities

• Teach courses on the theory, critique and practice of architectural representation, including hybrid analog‑digital methods and studio supervision.
• Develop and lead research programmes on the history, theory, media and purposes of architectural representation, supervise PhD theses and contribute to international visibility.
• Participate in faculty and institute service activities, such as programme committees, examination boards and societal outreach.

Required profile

• PhD with a thesis on history, theory or critique of architectural representation and a degree in architecture or architectural engineering.
• Proven university teaching record with international‑level publications and experience abroad.
• Ability to work in French and English (or commit to acquire proficiency within two years).

Required skills

• Integration of research results into teaching and ability to manage research projects, including funding acquisition.
• Creative, multidisciplinary approach and openness to pedagogical innovation.

What we offer

• Tenure‑track position with tenure after a typical four‑year probationary period and a public‑sector pension.
• Attractive, progressive salary based on seniority and promotion.
• Teaching load capped at 90 hours (full‑time) and 150 hours (tenured), start date 1 September 2027.
• Leadership and management training, linguistic and pedagogical courses, plus transport, family and cultural benefits.