Assistant Professor (TE)

The School of Landscape Architecture and Planning invites applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position in landscape architecture. We are seeking a candidate who can teach undergraduate and graduate design studios from introductory through advanced levels, engage in peer-reviewed research, scholarship and creative activity, and provide meaningful service/outreach. This is a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commensurate with experience, with an anticipated start date of August 2027.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in design theory and collaborative design methods. We seek an individual with a strong commitment to the artistic and creative dimensions of landscape architecture and fluency in contemporary design approaches that integrate form-making with socio-cultural inquiry and ecological understanding.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• The successful candidate will be prepared to expand CAPLA's interdisciplinary partnerships and work collaboratively within the college, university, and external networks in ways that contribute to CAPLA's mission and vision to inspire and prepare creators of environments that enrich people, places, and our planet. We are looking for an innovator who can develop transformative strategies and future-oriented theories and perspectives on sustainable design, climate mitigation, and green infrastructure with artistic approaches.
• The landscape architecture program includes accredited MLA and BLA programs. We take pride in our friendly collegial atmosphere and our extraordinary community of designers and planners in CAPLA, including programs in architecture, urban planning, real estate development, sustainable built environments, and heritage conservation.
• Our setting in the City of Tucson, the Sonoran Desert and American Southwest provides a rich cultural heritage and physical environment that is an invaluable laboratory for landscape architecture study and practice. Our curriculum focuses on preparing students for practice to address pressing challenges at the local/regional/national levels.
• Our facilities are extraordinary. The studios are bright and airy with spectacular views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The award-winning building is situated on the main campus in Tucson and equipped with state-of-the-art labs (computer, model, materials, etc.), including the Underwood Family Sonoran Landscape Laboratory and the Sonoran Pentapus. The University of Arizona is one of 65 distinguished research universities across the USA in the American Association of Universities and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution.
• Tucson offers a distinctive quality of life, combining the natural beauty of five surrounding mountain ranges with a vibrant cultural scene and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Recognized as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Tucson is known for its rich culinary traditions and cultural heritage. The University of Arizona is at the heart of the dynamic community, contributing to the city's distinctive blend of a welcoming college-town atmosphere and the amenities of a mid-sized metropolitan area.
• At the University of Arizona, we value our
  comprehensive community as vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking,
  solving complex problems, and creating a forward thinking academic
  community.

• Terminal Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field;
• At least one professional degree in Landscape Architecture (undergraduate or graduate) from an accredited program;
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, mentoring or providing instruction in foundational landscape architectural design;
• Demonstrated working knowledge of industry standard digital media software;
• Qualification to become licensed, in the process of becoming licensed or currently holding a professional license;
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong background in landscape architectural practice, with experience in areas such as urban design, landscape ecology, socio-cultural factors in design, and applied art in landscape architecture;
  
• Prior teaching experience in a design studio setting;
  
• Proficiency in design theory;
  
• Proficiency in emerging technologies and/or visualization techniques in landscape architecture;
  
• Work, exhibitions, or publications recognized through peer-review, awards, or meritorious citations;
  
• Previous service on collaborative or interdisciplinary advisories, committees, or boards and/or in working with underrepresented communities.