Associate / Full Professor of Urban Design and Landscape

About the role

The EPFL School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) is looking for an Associate or Full Professor of Urban Design and Landscape in the Institute of Architecture and the City (IA). Urban design covers large-scale design of cities and territories and calls for a transdisciplinary approach combining architecture, planning, landscape architecture, economics, social sciences and ecology. The position is based at the main campus in Lausanne.

Key responsibilities

• Teach design studios and courses on the theoretical and practical aspects of urban design
• Supervise master and doctoral students
• Act as a bridge between the different schools of ENAC and serve the school through involvement in academic bodies
• Develop innovative and inclusive pedagogies

Required profile

• A leading figure in the field with a solid background in architectural and urban design and outstanding scientific output (books, exhibitions, papers)
• Professional experience in urban projects such as master plans, regulatory planning and research by design
• Outstanding track record of teaching in design studios and theory courses
• An interest in or experience of landscape design, a clear positioning on spatial justice and awareness of the urgencies of the built and unbuilt environment
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching

Application

• Submit a cover letter with a statement of motivation, CV, publication list, research statement, statement of teaching interests and the names and contacts of five to seven references via the EPFL recruitment page
• Deadline: 15 November 2026