Assistant Professor - Landscape Architecture

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture (SSA) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in landscape architecture at the rank of assistant professor. This faculty appointment is anticipated to commence in Fall 2025, and includes teaching, research, and services responsibilities primarily allied with SSA???s Graduate Landscape Architecture Program. This program offers a three-year Master of Landscape Architecture degree, a professional degree that is LAAB accredited. The successful candidate must also be a dedicated teacher, demonstrating commitment to and experience in teaching the core curriculum in landscape architecture, including design studios and lecture courses, as well as elective seminars.

The SSA is committed to social and sustainable concerns in design and practice, as well as to providing access to the finest education in the art, history, and technology of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design to the broadest and most diverse student population. A prospective member of the faculty should be prepared to participate in and contribute to this lively intellectual atmosphere, and join the SSA in its commitment in furthering justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism within the academy and the design professions.

The successful candidate will share responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory and other functions. For more about the SSA???s MLA Program and its mission, see: https://ssa.ccny.cuny.edu/programs-centers/graduate-programs/m-land-arch-i/mla-program-public-information/

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Since its founding in 1847, The City College of New York (CCNY) has been true to its legacy of access, opportunity, and transformation. CCNY is as diverse, dynamic, and boldly visionary as the city itself. CCNY advances knowledge and critical thinking, and fosters research, creativity, and innovation across academic, artistic, and professional disciplines. As a public institution with public purpose and a 175-year history, CCNY produces citizens who make an impact on the cultural, social, and economic vitality of New York, the nation, and the world.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must hold a LAAB-accredited MLA degree, or a related graduate degree with a LAAB-accredited professional degree in landscape architecture. At the time of appointment, the candidate must already have a professional license to practice landscape architecture or architecture, or a doctoral degree in a relevant field.

The candidate must have experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate design studios, lecture courses, and/or seminars in landscape architecture, as well as a clear research agenda demonstrating disciplinary standards at the rank of assistant professor. A demonstrated commitment to city life and the fundamental principles of a public institution of higher education with a highly diverse student body is expected. A collaborative and team-oriented spirit is essential.

A record of multiple publications (books, articles, and/or reviews) or evidence of future scholarly excellence and productivity is preferred.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $70,238 - $99,532

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

1. Cover letter explaining interest in the position and qualifications, including notable accomplishments indesign and research, research agenda, and teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Digital portfolio of representative research, design work, and teaching (maximum 10 MB)
4. A sample publication
5. A sample course syllabus
6. Contact information for (3) references noting your professional relationship to each one

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin on 11/20/2024

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