Assistant or Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture (Multiple Positions)

Assistant or Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture

Position Type

Faculty

Department

LSUAM AD - School of Landscape Architecture

Work Location

0302 Design Building

Pay Grade

Academic

Job Description

The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture (RRSLA) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for full-time tenured / tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant or associate professor.

We seek candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas : Design Foundations, Plant Materials and Planting Design, Grading and Stormwater Management, Construction Materials and Methods, Digital Representation and Technology, and Research Methods

Teaching responsibilities will include instruction in the professional Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programs. Successful candidates would be expected to teach studios and core courses, review design projects, advise undergraduate and graduate research, 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.

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.

Although the positions will remain open until filled, for best consideration, candidates should submit their materials by November 21, 2025. 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, the interim director, at brfort@lsu.edu or Kevin Benham, the chair of the search committee, at kevin.benham@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.

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 LSU's Hilltop Arboretum, a fabrication lab, a woodshop, computer labs, and technology, including robots, drones, 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and virtual reality headsets. 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 loyal alumni network that generously supports the school's academic programs and helps our graduates find internships and jobs.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a record of excellence in research, creative work, 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. A doctoral degree and / or professional licensure are preferred, but not required.

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