Sessional Instructor: Structure 1

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we live, work, and create._

OCAD University, Canada’s largest and oldest art and design university, is a vibrant community of bold, curious and compassionate artists, designers and scholars who are imagining and creating a joyful, equitable and sustainable world. The University is an internationally renowned hub for art, design, digital media, research, innovation and creativity, and arts administration. It embraces collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to change-making through art, design-thinking curriculum and research, making OCAD U a local, regional, national and global leader in art and design.

It is an exciting time to join the OCAD U community as the University is at a key stage in its institutional transformation, with the implementation of its Academic and Strategic Plan and guiding principles — driving positive impact; decolonization, indigenization and equity; environmental sustainability; emerging as a vibrant hub; student centered approaches; innovation in learning teaching and research; and financial stewardship.

**ENVR-2004 Structure 1**
(_Fall 2025 Semester: September 3, 2025 - December 19, 2025)_
- Friday 3:10PM - 6:10PM; Blended_ _And/Or_ _Tuesday 3:10PM - 6:10PM; Blended_

**COURSE DESCRIPTION**:
Students will gain a thorough understanding of building materials and construction techniques. This knowledge impact on initial design decisions and is essential to the successful completion of structures. An understanding of fundamentals of natural and man-made structures is equally necessary for the development of strong and functional design. An investigation of engineered construction systems, fabrication and assembly techniques, as applicable to building structures will enable the student to realize the more pragmatic construction nature of their conceptual designs. Studio assignments will develop the student's skill in CAD drawing in support of developing an understanding of building technology, material and structures.

**ENVR-3009 Structure 2**
(_Winter 2026 Semester: January 8, 2026 - April 28, 2026)_
- Thursday 3:10PM - 6:10PM; Blended_ _And/Or_ _Monday 11:50AM - 2:50PM; Blended_

**COURSE DESCRIPTION**:
This course focuses on the nature of the detail and fabrication phases of the design process. Students select a small studio design project to be developed through the detailing of structure, cladding and materials. Pertinent lectures and take-home exam materials on the Ontario building code support project work culminating in a complete working drawing package.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Teaching and teaching-related responsibilities may include but are not limited to: course outline development, studio preparation and delivery inclusive of lectures, critiques, grading, mid-term evaluations and final evaluations/reviews; including responsibility for health & safety and meeting academic and curricular requirements and deadlines.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A current body of work within the professional design and/or academic disciplines as it relates to the course description(s).
- Experience with, and aptitude for highly iterative, process-oriented work without the restriction of fixed outcomes or expectations.
- A demonstrated capacity to support design research, design as research in qualitative and quantitative approaches.
- An asset: two (2) years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level in a related Design discipline.
- Demonstrated leadership and experience in promoting a respectful and inclusive work and learning environment for students, staff, and Faculty

**ADDITIONAL SKILLS CONSIDERED AN ASSET**:

- Proficiency in CAD, and/or Revit, and other pertinent software including Sketchup, Photoshop, MS Office
- Proficiency in technical drawings/detailing.
- Experience with visualization techniques from initial concept diagrams to final 3D views
- Experience in a variety of building types including commercial, residential, institutional, retail, healthcare and/or hospitality.
- Experience working with the non-profit sector and public sector clients including education institutions, municipalities and housing providers an asset.
- Knowledge and expertise in
- Historic, traditional and emerging sustainable practices (ie: mass timber, etc.)
- Third-party certifications such as LEED, WELL Building Standard, Passive House, etc. is an asset.
- Thorough knowledge of the following:

- The Ontario Building Code.
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Ontario Regulation 191/11 Integrated

**Applications should include**:

- A curriculum vitae;
- A statement of teaching philosophy that responds to the profile of the position;
- A **link or web address** to your digital portfolio of recent and current work/publications (if applicable)
- And the names and