Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7205734 (Ref:BSU41118)

Posted: January 9, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

This position requires teaching a broad range of courses in the department’s programs, including studio, lectures, labs, seminars, and field studies. Faculty are expected to develop and actively pursue a scholarly focus in at least one area, and are encouraged through the Teacher-Scholar model to apply scholarship to enrich the students’ professional education.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach courses in the graduate (MLA, MUD) and undergraduate (BLA) programs’ curricula (e.g., studio, lectures, labs, and seminars). Generate peer-reviewed research, secure grants, and/or engage in built/creative works. Contribute to the professional community through service to the Department, College, University and Profession.

Ability to work in multiple teaching modalities (in-person, online, hybrid, field studies) is expected.

The Department of Landscape Architecture welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

Job Function:

This position requires teaching a broad range of courses in the department’s programs, including studio, lectures, labs, seminars, and field studies. Faculty are expected to develop and actively pursue a scholarly focus in at least one area, and are encouraged through the Teacher-Scholar model to apply scholarship to enrich the students’ professional education.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach courses in the graduate (MLA, MUD) and undergraduate (BLA) programs’ curricula (e.g., studio, lectures, labs, and seminars). Generate peer-reviewed research, secure grants, and/or engage in built/creative works. Contribute to the professional community through service to the Department, College, University and Profession.

Ability to work in multiple teaching modalities (in-person, online, hybrid, field studies) is expected.

Minimum Experience:

Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited* institution

OR
Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited* institution and an advanced degree

OR
Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited* institution and meet four of the following criteria:
  • Relevant professional licensure (landscape architecture, architecture, interior design, engineering, planning, etc.)
  • Record of discipline-based scholarship or creative work (5+ examples)
  • Cumulative 10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture or related discipline or 20+ years teaching experience in a professional degree program
  • Cumulative 4+ peer-reviewed professional awards
  • Cumulative 4+ invited lectures and/or presentations for professional work
  • Cumulative 2+ leadership roles in professional organizations
  • Membership or certification (ASLA, AIA, NCARB, APA, etc.; SITES AP and LEED certification, etc.)

*Or International equivalent

AND
  • Professional work experience and/or teaching experience in two or more of the following landscape architecture areas: design studio practice, evidence-based design methods, design communications, interdisciplinary foundational level design, history, research methods/theory, ecology and the built environment with a focus on green infrastructure, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, landscape engineering, equitable communities, productive landscapes, design build, and professional practice.
  • Evidence of scholarly and/or professional abilities and achievements via published or built works, professional reports, and/or affiliations and service roles with professional organizations and higher education institutions that can enrich teaching and learning in the professional curricula.

Preferred Experience:

  • PhD in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution or related discipline with an established design practice/research agenda
  • Professional licensure
  • Exemplary studio teaching experience
  • Three to five recent years of experience in landscape architecture or related practice
  • Commitment to collaboration and professional collegiality


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.


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