Director, Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture

Description:

The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture seeks a dynamic Director to contribute to the teaching, research, and service missions of the school, the interdisciplinary setting of the College of Art & Design, and the collaborative opportunities offered by Louisiana State University (LSU). The Director is the executive officer of the school and is responsible to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost through the Dean of the College of Art & Design. The Director is expected to provide innovative and visionary leadership, advance their research and scholarly interests, and exhibit dedication to advancement in all areas of the school. LSU invites applications and nominations for this position for an anticipated appointment commencing on July 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the educational programs in the school and college and broader alignment with LSU’s academic mission and initiatives.
• Promotes excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and engagement.
• Prepares and executes the school’s budget.
• Cultivates external resources to support the school's initiatives.
• Assumes responsibility for managing the school's quality, effectiveness, and progress.
• Provides leadership in developing and implementing the schools’ vision and mission and collaborates with faculty in curriculum development.
• Facilitates and supports faculty growth, development, and mentoring.
• Supervises faculty performance and recommends all appointments and other personnel actions relating to the school's academic and non-academic staff.
• Encourages and facilitates communication, understanding, and collegiality while providing professional leadership.
• Participates in design reviews, advising, and mentoring and actively supports community building in the school and within the profession.
• Promotes the public image of the school and university and increases the visibility of the school.
• Participates on graduate committees and maintains membership in the Graduate School Council.

The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture (RRSLA) is committed to excellence and advancement of landscape architectural education through research, theory and practice, innovation, critical thinking, and iterative making rooted in the context of the American South. The school has an established international reputation as one of America's leading and consistently top-ranked programs offering degrees leading to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and the Master of Landscape Architecture. For more than 60 years, the school has produced landscape architects who globally practice and participate in the full spectrum of the discipline.

RRSLA has an active, worldwide alumni network that has made stellar contributions over the years in the areas of scholarships, lectureships, and faculty support. The school, with the establishment of the Bickham Chair, annually attracts visiting scholars and professionals to teach and offer innovative enrichment initiatives. The regional setting in the Lower Mississippi River Valley provides broad opportunities to study the interactions of the built environment, ecological systems, and culture in shaping the landscape through design. The school's curriculum offers a range of experiences, including multi-disciplinary collaborations, study-abroad opportunities, travel-embedded design studios, and internships in the United States and abroad. The school is actively engaged in funded research across the United States and the World. Additionally, LSU's 16-acre Hilltop Arboretum features a significant collection of endemic plants, serving as a laboratory and event center for the school and community. The school is in the College of Art & Design, along with Architecture, Art History, Interior Design, and Arts, providing unique opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing

Application Requirements

Please provide a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, statement of teaching and of research, and a list of at least five professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. Digital copy of design portfolio optional. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application; however, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Elizabeth Duffy at 225-578-5400 or

November 15 will be the date for best consideration and we will continue to review applications until the vacancy is filled.

Skills Required: Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and administrative skills through experience or training.
• Distinguished record in teaching, research, and service sufficient to merit tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic administrative experience, including management of budgets, personnel, and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience with the accreditation process for undergraduate and graduate professional programs.

Education Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• At least one professional degree in Landscape Architecture (undergraduate or graduate) or a related field and/or equivalent degree from outside North America.

Preferred Qualifications

• A or licensure in Landscape Architecture or a related field.

Travel Required: Yes