Job Opening Details

Visiting Lecturer/Assistant Professor - 9 mo, Full-time Position - Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning

Responsibilities: The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (LAEP) invites applicants for a nine-month (non-tenure track) faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will possess the combination of a solid understanding of traditional and innovative landscape architectural skills, an ability to instruct a range of courses, and an enthusiasm for mentoring students. The primary teaching responsibilities for this position will focus on one or more of the following areas: • Non-digital graphic communication • Construction materials and techniques • Grading and drainage • Planting design • Introductory design

Ranked among the top 15 landscape architecture programs nationally, LAEP was founded in 1939, and has over 1100 alumni practicing in 44 states and 15 countries. Over 190 students enroll in the accredited BLA and MLA programs. LAEP supports landscape planning research addressing issues of community development, sustainable growth, and open space conservation. The department houses the Swaner Greenspace Institute, and jointly offers an MS in Bioregional Planning with the Department of Environment and Society in the College of Natural Resources. LAEP is part of the interdisciplinary Caine School of the Arts, within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) and enjoys strong working relationships with other colleges such as Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Established in 1888, Utah State University is the state's land grant university, and is nationally and internationally recognized for its intellectual and technological leadership in land, water, space, and life enhancement. USU has over 850 faculty who partner with more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university resides in Logan, a city of over 50,000 with surrounding world-class recreational opportunities. Situated in the beautiful Cache Valley and the Bear River watershed, Logan is approximately 90 miles north of Salt Lake City along the western slopes of the Wasatch Mountain range.

Qualifications: Applicants must have at least one degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program. A master's or a Ph.D., in landscape architecture or related field, is preferred. Special consideration will be given to applicants who are licensed and/or have significant professional practice experience.

Application:
Interested applicants must apply online at jobs.usu.edu and click on job opportunities. The online application will include a letter of interest addressing position requirements, teaching philosophy, an up-to-date vita/resume, and a list of three references (with phone/fax numbers, mailing and e-mail addresses). In addition, a portfolio should be sent directly to the department at the address below. The portfolio can be submitted either as an 81/2 x 11 hard copy (minimal binding), digital formats on CD, or a website link. Please address questions and the portfolio directly to: Dr. Sean Michael, Search Committee Chair Dept. of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning 4005 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322-4005 Information on programs and faculty are available at www.laep.usu.edu. For video portraits of our working environment http://www.usu.edu/multimedia.

Review of applications will begin on June 7, 2009 and remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is August 10, 2009. Inquiries in advance of application can be made to the Chair at: 435.797.0509

Assistance is available if you need help with the application/hiring process. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that work eligibility be documented for all new employees. Please be prepared to verify eligibility for employment if hired at the University. AA/EOE see Utah State University Human Resources website at usu.edu/hr/policies/section300/303.pdf