Assistant Professor

About This Role

The successful candidate will:

• deliver creative and effective teaching in courses related to socio-ecological systems and GIS.
• 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 diversity and collegiality.

About Us

The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning (LARCP) in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design (APDesign) at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS, is seeking qualified candidates to teach design studios and courses in the department related to socio-ecological systems as a tenure-track Assistant Professor. We're specifically seeking candidates with expertise in GIS, GeoDesign, and spatial analysis.

Worksite Option

This position is required to be performed on-site.
What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in landscape architecture or a closely allied field. Candidate must have at least one degree in landscape architecture.
• Evidence of ability to deliver inspired teaching.
• Evidence of or potential for research, scholarship, and/or creative activity with a focused agenda.
• Professional, pedagogical, or scholarly experience in socio-ecological systems and GIS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (or ABD) in landscape architecture or closely allied field.
• Professional licensure.
• Ability to work with a wide range of student interests and academic levels.
• Ability to help students develop career-ready professional skills.
• Relevant professional experience.
• Ability to teach studios, seminars, and lecture classes.
• Ability to teach classes in a desired focus area or one or more of the following areas:
  • Environmental Ethics
  • Landscape Restoration
  • Site Planning and Design
  • Construction Implementation
  • Urban Forestry

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of interest with a clear statement of how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Design, Teaching, and Research Work Portfolio (max 20 pages)
4. Names of three references (including title, relationship to candidate, mailing address, telephone number, and email address)

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately. For best consideration, apply by January 6, 2025.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Salary commensurate with experience and consistent with the position sought.