Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture | Department of Architecture Recruitment 2026

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture | Department of Architecture Recruitment 2026

Applications are invited for the position of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture in the Division of Landscape Architecture, Department of Architecture (Ref. No. 536545). The institution seeks a productive and creative scholar whose research, teaching, and professional practice contribute to advancing the field of landscape architecture through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches.

The appointment is expected to commence in 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Position Details

About the Position

The Division of Landscape Architecture is looking for an academic whose work engages critically with the:

• Concepts and theories of landscape architecture

• Historical and contemporary approaches to design

• Research methodologies and professional practice

• Intersections of landscape architecture with ecology and technology

• Innovative and interdisciplinary design solutions

The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening the Division’s regional and international collaborations and advancing excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement.

Appointment and Tenure

• Initial appointment will be on a three-year fixed-term basis.

• The appointment may be renewed for a second three-year term.

• Candidates may be considered for tenure before the expiry of the second fixed-term contract, subject to institutional policies and performance.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• A terminal degree in Landscape Architecture.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Professional qualifications in Landscape Architecture;

• A Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture; and/or

• Experience in award-winning professional or creative practice.

Desired Profile

The institution seeks candidates who can demonstrate:

• An emerging record of high-quality research and scholarship.

• Evidence of excellence in teaching and design education.

• Successful research funding applications or potential to attract external funding.

• Creative and scholarly contributions to landscape architecture and related fields.

• Ability to develop academic and professional collaborations at regional and international levels.

Candidates working at the intersection of:

• Landscape Architecture

• Ecology

• Environmental Design

• Technology and Innovation

• Urban Landscapes

• Sustainable Design Practices

will be particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be expected to:

Research and Scholarship

• Pursue an innovative and productive research agenda aligned with their area of expertise.

• Contribute to the Division’s educational and scholarly objectives.

• Build collaborative research networks and interdisciplinary partnerships.

• Advance design research and contribute to knowledge creation in landscape architecture.

Teaching and Supervision

• Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in landscape architecture.

• Teach both core and elective courses, including seminars and design studios.

• Contribute to curriculum development and innovative pedagogical practices.

• Attract and supervise Ph.D. students and mentor emerging researchers.

Academic and Community Engagement

• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.

• Participate in activities that support ongoing research and teaching innovation.

• Help strengthen the Division’s reputation as a leading center for landscape architecture education and research.

Why Apply?

This position offers an opportunity to:

• Join a vibrant academic environment dedicated to design innovation and interdisciplinary research.

• Develop a globally engaged research profile in landscape architecture.

• Work at the intersection of design, ecology, sustainability, and technology.

• Build international collaborations and contribute to transformative teaching and research initiatives.

• Progress through a structured tenure-track pathway.

Academics and practitioners with expertise in Landscape Architecture, sustainable design, ecological planning, and interdisciplinary design research are encouraged to apply for this exciting tenure-track faculty opportunity in the Department of Architecture.