Assistant Professor of Practice – Landscape Architecture

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Program of Landscape Architecture in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs ( CAPPA ), at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Rank of Assistant Professor of Practice (Academic Professional Track) with a focus on sustainability and resiliency in urban design and landscape architecture. This position is an academic year (9-month) appointment. The successful candidate will primarily teach in the innovative Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Urban Design ( BSSUD ) program. The BSSUD program prepares graduates for careers where students can contribute to creating cities and urban spaces that are resilient, welcoming, and environmentally sustainable. The program also serves as a preparation program for students who pursue advanced degrees in related fields such as landscape architecture, architecture, and planning. The Program of Landscape Architecture (housing the BSSUD program) welcomes applications for an academic professional track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice, beginning August 2025, or earlier. This is primarily a teaching position with additional complementary research and service responsibilities. The successful candidate will teach studio, core, and elective courses including capstone advising in the BSSUD program. There is also an opportunity to contribute to the MLA program, by serving on thesis committees and teaching core courses. In addition to a focus on sustainability and resiliency in urban design and landscape architecture, candidates with expertise in geospatial technologies and strong computer and hand graphic skills are encouraged to apply. The teaching load is anticipated to be a minimum of two design studio equivalents per semester while the exact teaching assignments will be reviewed based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. In alignment with UTA’s status as an R1 research university, a portion of the candidate’s workload will be apportioned to research and/or creative activities in their area of expertise.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a terminal landscape architecture degree from an LAAB -accredited institution ( MLA ).
• Applicants must demonstrate an inspiring teaching agenda and/or evidence of excellence in teaching design courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong skills and knowledge for teaching and research/creative work in at least three of the following areas: Sustainability & Resiliency, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture History, Geospatial Technologies, Graphic Communications

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of exceptional design work and graphic communication skills.
• Professional licensure or demonstrated significant professional experience in urban planning and landscape design or related design field.
• A Ph.D. or advanced research degree in a relevant field of expertise.
• Experience with community outreach and engagement and its incorporation into teaching and/or practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach studio, core, and elective courses including capstone advising in the BSSUD program.
• Contribute to the MLA program, by serving on thesis committees and teaching core courses.
• Research and/or creative activities in their area of expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees