Assistant Professor (TE)

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Arizona seeks a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor in landscape architecture. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate design studios at introductory through advanced levels, engage in peer-reviewed research, scholarship, and creative activity, and contribute meaningful service and outreach. The candidate will bring experience in design theory and collaborative design methods, a strong commitment to the artistic and creative dimensions of landscape architecture, and fluency in contemporary design approaches that integrate form-making with socio-cultural inquiry and ecological understanding.

The candidate will expand CAPLA’s interdisciplinary partnerships and collaborate within the college, university, and external networks in support of CAPLA’s mission. The role calls for an innovator able to develop transformative strategies and future-oriented theories and perspectives on sustainable design, climate mitigation, and green infrastructure through artistic approaches. The landscape architecture program includes accredited MLA and BLA programs and is part of a college with programs in architecture, urban planning, real estate development, sustainable built environments, and heritage conservation.

The position is based at the University of Arizona’s main campus in Tucson, where the Sonoran Desert and American Southwest provide a setting for landscape architecture study and practice. The school’s facilities include design studios and specialized computer, model, and materials labs. The position is eligible for full benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Terminal Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• At least one professional degree in Landscape Architecture (undergraduate or graduate) from an accredited program.
• Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or providing instruction in foundational landscape architectural design.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of industry-standard digital media software.
• Qualification to become licensed, currently in the process of becoming licensed, or holding a professional license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in design theory and collaborative design methods.
• Commitment to the artistic and creative dimensions of landscape architecture and fluency in contemporary design approaches integrating form-making with socio-cultural inquiry and ecological understanding.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in landscape architectural practice, including areas such as urban design, landscape ecology, socio-cultural factors in design, and applied art in landscape architecture.
• Prior teaching experience in a design studio setting.
• Proficiency in design theory.
• Proficiency in emerging technologies and/or visualization techniques in landscape architecture.
• Work, exhibitions, or publications recognized through peer review, awards, or meritorious citations.
• Previous service on collaborative or interdisciplinary advisories, committees, or boards, and/or experience working with underrepresented communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate landscape architecture design studios from introductory through advanced levels.
• Engage in peer-reviewed research, scholarship, and creative activity.
• Provide meaningful service and outreach.
• Expand CAPLA’s interdisciplinary partnerships and collaborate within the college, university, and external networks.
• Develop transformative strategies and future-oriented theories and perspectives on sustainable design, climate mitigation, and green infrastructure with artistic approaches.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Sick leave and holidays.
• University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities.
• Full benefits eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior