Faculty position in Architectural Design (70%)
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Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:28 November 2025
- Workload:70%
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
Join EPFL's School of Architecture as a faculty member. Be part of an innovative environment promoting excellence.
Tasks
- Teach design studios at Bachelor and Master levels in French.
- Conduct research in architectural design and engage in global discourse.
- Collaborate within a team and contribute to the academic community.
Skills
- Candidates should have a strong portfolio in architecture and teaching.
- Innovative approach to architectural practice and research.
- Commitment to social and ecological concerns in design.
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Faculty position in Architectural Design
The EPFL School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) invites applications for a position as Associate Professor of Architectural Design within the Institute of Architecture and the City (IA), at a 70% appointment.
We are seeking a candidate who has made significant contributions to the discipline of architecture through built projects and research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a distinctive and critical approach to architectural practice, supported by internationally recognized work (awards, publications, and participation in global discourse) and a strong research portfolio (publications and conference engagements).
In alignment with ENAC’s values, we are particularly interested in practitioners who integrate disciplinary expertise with a deep engagement in social and ecological concerns.
The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and will be expected to conduct innovative research in architectural design, teach design studios at both the Bachelor and Master levels, and particularly a first-year Bachelor studio considered foundational to be taught in French. The candidate will also contribute to studio and course teaching within a collaborative team environment and is expected to actively participate in the broader academic life of the School.
The EPFL Institute of Architecture and the City at ENAC, is an international leader in architecture, urban /territorial design, and home of one of the three university- level architecture schools in Switzerland. With its main campus located in Lausanne and its developing antennae in neighbouring cantons in Switzerland, EPFL is a growing and well-funded institution fostering excellence and diversity. It offers a fertile environment for research collaborations between different disciplines.
Contact and Address
Application deadline: 7th January 2026
Applications should be uploaded to the EPFL recruitment page:
https://facultyrecruiting.epfl.ch/position/61636614')
Further enquiries should be made to:
Prof. Pier Vittorio Aureli
Chair of the Search Committee
E-mail: searcharchidesign@ epfl.ch
For additional information on EPFL, please consult:
www.epfl.ch') , enac.epfl.ch')
EPFL is an equal opportunity employer and family friendly university. It is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It strongly encourages women to apply.
