Job Opening Details

FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE with emphasis on design

Assistant Professor (tenure track)
Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana

Duties: The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, announces an academic year, tenure-track assistant professor position in Landscape Architecture. The successful candidate will establish a program of engaging classroom and studio-based teaching and will be expected to develop a clearly-defined program of scholarship leading to the development of new disciplinary knowledge. While all candidates must possess a broad set of skills applicable to a comprehensive education in landscape architecture, this position requires expertise in design theory and process, community planning and design and traditional and digital communication graphics. Candidates should possess a commitment to community engagement and service learning. Collaborative approaches to scholarship at regional, national and international levels are strongly encouraged.

The Landscape Architecture Program at Purdue University is a five-year professionally accredited undergraduate program leading to a B.S.L.A. degree. Purdue University is actively engaged in increasing its faculty diversity and values a collaborative attitude that fosters collegiality, civility and respect among peers, staff and students. Intra and interdisciplinary collaboration are strongly encouraged and supported at Purdue University. Further information about the position may be obtained from the chair of the search committee: Rob W. Sovinski, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (Email: sovinski@purdue.edu).

Qualifications: A terminal graduate degree in the candidate's primary field of expertise is required. At least one degree held by the candidate must be in landscape architecture. A Ph.D. in landscape architecture or a related field is desirable as is a notable record of professional and/or scholarly accomplishments in landscape architecture or a related field.

Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with professional experience. This is an academic year appointment with excellent fringe benefits that include employer contributions to the individual's retirement program, medical, life & disability insurance, and sabbatical-leave opportunities.

Application: Screening of applicants will begin February 1, 2010, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The target date for filling the position is June 1, 2010. Qualified persons are requested to submit a letter of application that includes the following items: