The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture (RRSLA) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice in Landscape Architecture. The school seeks candidates with expertise in design foundations, grading and stormwater management, building information modeling, and other emerging elements of the landscape architecture profession. Teaching responsibilities will include instruction in the professional Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programs. The role comprises a three-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. Successful candidates are expected to teach studios and core courses, review design projects, advise undergraduate and graduate students 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 cutting edge research.
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 an arboretum, a fabrication lab, a woodshop, computer labs, and technology including robots, drones, 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and virtual reality headsets. LSU's 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 engaged alumni network that generously support the school’s academic programs and students.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a record of excellence in teaching, mentoring and/or professional practice in landscape architecture. They must have at least one degree in landscape architecture and a terminal degree in landscape architecture or an allied discipline. The school welcomes applicants without the terminal degree, but with expertise in any aspect of landscape architecture. Preference will be given to those with expertise in design foundations, grading and stormwater management, building information modeling, and other emerging elements of the landscape architecture profession. Candidates should have teaching experience and a strong track record of professional practice.
Special Instructions
Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and list of at least three professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address through the university’s online application portal. Please send a digital version of your teaching and design portfolio to the chair of the search committee. Copies of your transcripts may be attached to your application; however, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled. Salary and rank are dependent on qualifications and experience. All submissions will remain confidential until selection for on-campus interviews. For more information, please contact Brent Fortenberry, Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture interim director, at brfort@lsu.edu or Brendan Harmon, the chair of the search committee, at baharmon@lsu.edu. For more information about LSU, see www.lsu.edu; for information about the College, see https://design.lsu.edu; for information about the School, see www.landscape.lsu.edu.
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency
LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
HCM Contact Information
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
