Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Environmental Design

Assistant Professor Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Environmental Design, The Design School

Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University

     Description

The Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University seeks a full-time 9-month (academic-year) Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Environmental Design, beginning August 2025. This is a tenure-track position and includes undergraduate/graduate teaching, research, and service responsibilities on the Tempe campus.

About ASU

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. In 2022, ASU was named a Hispanic-Serving Institution and in 2023, ASU joined the prestigious Association of American Universities. ASU is deeply committed to advancing in innovative ways while sustaining a welcoming, supportive and empowering environment for all members of our community.

 About the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the largest comprehensive design and arts school in the country located within a dynamic research university focused on transformative change. Built on a unique combination of disciplines, the Herberger Institute comprises six schools: ASU FIDM, the School of Art, the School of Arts, Media and Engineering, The Design School, The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre. The Institute also includes the ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum. The Herberger Institute is committed to developing and scaling ideas that strengthen the role and impact of designers and artists across all areas of society and culture, and to increasing the capacity of artists and designers to make a difference in their communities. For more information on the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, visit herbergerinstitute.asu.edu.

 About The Design School

The Design School in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University is the largest and most comprehensive school for design education, with programs ranked Top 20 in the nation. From programs in architecture, landscape architecture and industrial design to interior design, urban design and visual communication, our students master the skills and research techniques needed for their future design professions through innovative, transdisciplinary methods. Our mission is to educate future designers to shape collaborations, synthesize complexity and catalyze transformation for public good. By engaging in dynamic and ongoing discourse about the future of design education, we aim to create a school that is more relevant, collaborative and equitable. Join us at Arizona State University and be part of creating the next generation of design. For more information on The Design School, visit design.asu.edu.

 The Design School is committed to creating inclusive spaces that welcome and decolonize design education. In the next several years, we are conducting faculty searches to help us achieve this goal. We seek colleagues who can contribute, within their design field, to justice, health and sustainability, and work across our school’s disciplines. We are especially interested in applicants who are dedicated to advancing the ASU Charter and realizing ASU’s Design Aspirations.

The Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Environmental Design (LAUDED) Program features a strong faculty from varied backgrounds and collaborative relationships with other programs in The Design School and the professional community. The program offers an accredited four-year Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) and a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) accredited by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB). Additionally, the program offers a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design (BSED) and a Master of Urban Design (MUD).

 The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and design studios in areas such as community design, ecosystems and sustainable design, landscape architecture theory and criticism, landscape architecture research methods, environmental and climate justice, foundational design studios, and landscape performance. They will develop and sustain a record of research/creative activities that includes external funding and peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidates will also provide service to the program, school, university, profession and the broader community. We are especially interested in applicants who are dedicated to advancing the ASU Charter and realizing ASU’s Design Aspirations.

 Required Qualifications:

• A professional degree and a PhD degree in landscape architecture or a related field (ABD accepted)
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the college or university level
• Demonstrated potential to develop and sustain research/creative activities relevant to the discipline of landscape architecture and capable of achieving national or international recognition and

Desired Qualifications:

• Licensure in landscape architecture, or equivalent for international applicants where licensure is not required for practice
• Demonstrated expertise in current or emergent design practices such as design for health, climate action, biodiversity, green infrastructure, and water/stormwater
• Experience teaching history, theory, and/or research courses in landscape architecture or related disciplines.
• A record of publication in journals or conferences in an area of interest related to landscape architecture, urban design, and environmental design;
• Demonstrated ability to instruct in multiple modalities, including online, in-person and hybrid, to both undergraduate and graduate learners.

 Instructions to Apply:

Please submit the following materials as separate items:

• A curriculum vita (CV)
• A letter of interest that addresses position description and required/desired qualifications.
• Names and contact information for three professional and/or academic references
• Portfolio of no more than five examples professional work, research publications, and/or creative/design work.
• Two examples of either syllabi or sample assignments.     

 All materials must be submitted to be considered for the position. Applications must be submitted electronically via http://apply.interfolio.com/158284

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 12/20/2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

 ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses and certifications.

 Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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