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Position Title Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture
About this Opportunity
The Department of Landscape Architecture welcomes applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position.
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Appointment Type Tenure-track
Length of Appointment FT Academic Year
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Authorization to work in the US Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Required Certifications/Licensures
None
Pre-Employment Screening Requires successful completion of a background check.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department Landscape Architecture:200030
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 202401228F
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/01/2024
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