Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Landscape Architecture (Multiple Positions)

Requirements

• Candidates should have a record of excellence in research, creative work, or professional practice in landscape architecture. Must have a terminal degree in landscape architecture or an allied discipline. A doctoral degree and/or professional licensure are preferred, but not required
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All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Landscape Architecture (Multiple Positions) Position Type: Faculty Department: LSUAM AD - School of Landscape Architecture (Brent Russell Fortenberry (00083078)) Work Location: 0302 Julian T. White Hall Pay Grade: Job Description: The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture (RRSLA) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Landscape Architecture. The successful candidates will also be considered for program coordinator roles (BLA or MLA). We seek candidates with teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas: Design Foundations Plant Materials and Planting Design Grading and Stormwater Management Construction Materials and Methods Digital Representation and Technology Research Methods Teaching responsibilities will include instruction in the professional Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programs. Successful candidates would be expected to teach studios and core courses, review design projects, advise undergraduate and graduate research, and contribute to curricular development. We seek colleagues who will contribute to RRSLA's legacy of excellence in design education and advance the discipline through high-impact experiential learning. Context LSU is located in Baton Rouge, the state's capital, and is Louisiana's flagship university. LSU has a beautiful campus with more than 1300 live oaks and is one of the few universities with land-, sea-, and space-grant status. Our rich multicultural location on the Lower Mississippi River near the Atchafalaya River Basin and the Gulf of Mexico provides many opportunities for innovative studio investigations, scholarly activities, and funded projects in landscape architecture. RRSLA is committed to expanding excellence in landscape architectural education through critical thinking, iterative making, innovation, and theory rooted in the context of the American South. The school is known for its blend of critical, creative, and technical expertise. We are located within LSU's College of Art and Design and offer BLA and MLA degrees. The college also offers bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture, art history, studio art, and interior design and an interdisciplinary Doctor of Design degree. Opportunities College resources include LSU's Hilltop Arboretum, a fabrication lab, a woodshop, computer labs, and technology, including robots, drones, 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and virtual reality headsets. Hilltop Arboretum is a 14-acre laboratory with native plants, a nursery, and extensive community programming. There are opportunities for interdisciplinary research and teaching through LSU's Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio, which brings together scientists, engineers, and designers to develop nature-based solutions to storms and flooding. The school offers many opportunities for off-campus experiences for students, including internships and both domestic and international field trips. The school also maintains an extensive and loyal alumni network that generously supports the school's academic programs and helps our graduates find internships and jobs.