About the Department

The Department of Architecture (ARCH) is part of the Faculty of Architecture at EPOKA University. EPOKA is a private university, ranked among the top universities in Albania and one of the most competitive in the Western Balkans. The Department of Architecture at EPOKA University prepares students for critical engagement with practice and ensures readiness for professional responsibilities. Our department’s vision is to offer a leading Architecture program in Albania and the Balkan region. We teach sustained evaluation of principles, traditions, and requirements of building in all its aspects. Our goal is to advance the profession of architecture by combining artistic talent, technical proficiency, and social engagement in pursuit of excellence.

Our programs seek to multiply the insights and abilities of students, including sensitivity to the aesthetic and social responsibilities of environmental design; the cultivation of a broad, humanistic world view; commitment to research; respect for innovation; an advanced understanding of the culture of practice; and sophisticated graphic skills and technical vocabulary. The education of students in sustainability is a major focus of the curriculum. Our programs are interdisciplinary and taught in English.

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Job Description

The Department of Architecture is seeking one full-time Lecturer with a specialization in Urban Planning and Design, with additional competency in Architectural Design. We are most interested in candidates with experience in teaching a wide range of planning and design courses. Lecturers are preferred to have experience in teaching, respectively:

Specialization in Urban Planning and Design

• Urban Planning Theory and Practice
• Urban Design
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Housing and Settlement Planning
• GIS and Spatial Analysis
• Architectural Design Studio

*The selected lecturer is expected also to contribute to supervising Master’s theses.*

The candidate will be responsible for conducting and delivering research, whilst driving course development and delivery. In addition, the candidate will act as an academic advisor and tutor to students as needed, including as an academic advisor for student clubs, Master’s thesis supervision, preparation of re-accreditation reports, and other administrative tasks in collaboration with other members of the department.

Start Date: September 2026

We Offer

We offer attractive benefits to the candidates, besides a very competitive salary. These benefits include:

• A friendly and welcoming work environment
• Allowance for participation in scientific activities
• Monetary rewards for publications
• Flextime, long breaks, and holidays
• Healthcare support and more

Qualification Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD degree from a leading institution and have an established record of excellence in teaching and research within the advertised discipline. They should be fluent in English, as their teaching responsibilities will be exclusively in English.

How to Apply

All interested candidates for the position are invited to send an application in one PDF document, including the following documents:

• Cover letter (See below the note);
• CV (complete list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, project acquisition and coordination experience, and other qualifying activities);
• A complete list of publications;
• PhD Diploma, Master of Science Diploma, and the respective transcript, and awarded academic titles – Associate Professor or Professor, if the candidate holds those titles;
• English language proficiency document at C1 or C2 level;
• Two recent reference letters (issued at least before 3 months), including the name and surname of the reference person, relation to the applicant, e-mail, and phone number.

Note: In the cover letter, candidates must emphasize how their teaching and research expertise relates to the Department's goals and objectives and how they plan to contribute to the long-term development of the Department.

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