School of Design and Architecture
Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

The School of Design and Architecture (SDA) at ADA University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics for the Fall 2025 semester. The course is part of the foundational curriculum for first-year undergraduate students in Architecture, Design, and Urban Planning. We are seeking dedicated and innovative instructors who are committed to advancing students’ mathematical competence within the context of design, architecture, and spatial reasoning.

BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT SDA 

The School of Design and Architecture (SDA) is outlined in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano in the framework of the Italy-Azerbaijan University initiative. It will offer bachelor's, master's and non-degree certificate programs in Design, Architecture and Urban Planning. ADA University is intertwined with the country’s plans, where economic and cultural growth lead the way. The urban areas are growing, and the country landscape and profile are evolving. 

The School of Design and Architecture will share the polytechnic approach to Design, Architecture, and Urban Planning. Graduates will gain foundational disciplinary knowledge and practical experience, thanks to fundamental courses and the learning-by-doing educational approach that pursues up-to-date development lines in project-based design studios. The School of Design and Architecture offers an international level of study suitable for entering the job market as a junior architect or designer. More information about SDA can be found at www.ada.edu.az/en/schools/sda

ABOUT THE COURSE

This 6 ECTS course is designed to provide students with the mathematical tools necessary to understand and apply key concepts in structural disciplines, architectural morphology, and technical modeling. The course integrates:

• Analytic geometry in plane and space
• Linear and vector algebra with applications
• Differential and integral calculus
• Introduction to mathematical models

The course emphasizes mathematical literacy for interpreting architectural and design-oriented problems and aims to build students’ ability to independently pursue further mathematical knowledge as needed in their studies. Instruction should be tailored to support students in mastering concepts such as:

• Real-variable functions, continuity, and limits
• Graphical representation and qualitative study of functions
• Systems of linear equations and vector operations in 3D
• Spatial reasoning (lines, planes, projections)
• Calculus applications in areas and centroids
• Forces, moments, and mathematical representation of physical systems

The course must offer the right tools and the logical rigor (for architects) for the study of structural disciplines, technical physics, and architectural geometry, considering new methodologies oriented towards parametric design

Students must understand the concept of:

• a function of a real variable, its graphical representation
• the concepts of limit and continuity
• differential calculus, aimed at providing a qualitative representation of the graph of elementary functions 
• integral calculus, having understood its concepts and rules, with particular attention to the calculus areas and centroids. 
• systems of (m) linear equations in (n) unknowns, including those dependent on a single parameter, understanding the reasons that determine the existence and multiplicity of solutions, and the concepts related to the dependence or independence of the equations themselves. 
• systems and coordinates in three-dimensional space 
• systems of lines and planes, both in parametric and Cartesian form 
• conditions of parallelism, intersections, and orthogonal projections.
• vectors, sums and multiples of vectors, components, scalar and vector products, and mixed products, along with their applications and geometric interpretations. 
• resultants and moments of systems of forces and deduce their simplest properties.

The ideal candidate will guide students in bridging mathematical rigor with real-world architectural and design contexts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach the course in the Fall 2025 semester
• Arrange the course in two lessons on two different days per week (avoiding to give lecture on Saturday)Prepare and deliver lectures and assignments consistent with ADA and SDA curriculum expectations
• Engage students through problem-solving and visual reasoning
• Provide timely feedback and maintain availability for student consultation
• Participate in academic meetings and coordination with SDA leadership

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience teaching mathematics with application to architecture, design, engineering, or spatial analysis
• Proficiency in English (instruction language at ADA University)
• At least 1 year of teaching experience at the university level
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching and supporting student success

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following materials (preferably in Word or PDF format) via email:

• Letter of interest, indicating suitability for the position and availability
• Curriculum vitae

Please email your application to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button indicating “Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics” in the subject line.

ADA University offers a competitive compensation package and a dynamic, interdisciplinary academic environment. For more information, visit www.ada.edu.az.