Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture

Kansas State University • Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

The successful candidate will deliver creative and effective teaching in studio-based courses across the landscape architecture core curriculum, engage in significant, peer-reviewed research, scholarship, and/or creative activities, supervise independent graduate research, participate in departmental governance, participate in university and professional service, and contribute to an environment that fosters a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning (LARCP) in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design (APDesign) at Kansas State University (K-State) in Manhattan, Kansas seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture position. A tenure-track Associate Professor position may be considered based on applicant's qualifications.

Requirements

• Master's degree in landscape architecture or a closely allied field.
• Ability to work with a wide range of student interests and academic levels.
• Ability to teach classes in at least one of the following areas: Comprehensive MLA culminating courses (studio and seminar), Socio-ecological systems using GIS and/or GeoDesign, Foundational design for the College's first-year students, Site planning and design.
• Evidence of, or potential for, successful research, scholarship, and/or creative activity with a focused agenda.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Professional licensure.
• Ability to help students develop career-ready professional skills.
• Relevant experience in practice.
• Ability to teach studios, seminars, and lecture classes.
• Ability to teach landscape architectural history and theory.
• Ph.D. (or ABD) in landscape architecture or closely allied field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and effective teaching in studio-based courses across the landscape architecture core curriculum.
• Engage in significant, peer-reviewed research, scholarship, and/or creative activities.
• Supervise independent graduate research.
• Participate in departmental governance.
• Participate in university and professional service.
• Contribute to an environment that fosters a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.

Benefits

• Health and life insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
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• Education Level: Master's degree