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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
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The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture (RRSLA) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice whose principal expertise is landscape construction and the combination of technical design with design intent. We seek an accomplished landscape architect, designer, educator, or allied professional who can teach the fundamentals of constructing landscapes and help students apply them to purposeful, resilient, and buildable designs.
Teaching responsibilities will include professional Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) technical courses, as well as selected contributions to design studios, coordinated with other faculty. Successful candidates would be expected to teach studios and core courses, review design projects, advise undergraduate and graduate research, and contribute to curricular development.
We seek candidates with teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Context
LSU is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital, on the Lower Mississippi River near the Atchafalaya Basin and Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana's intense rainfall, flooding, subsidence, coastal change, heat, difficult soils, wetlands, and aging infrastructure offer a distinctive laboratory for resilient design and construction. The School is part of LSU's College of Art and Design and offers BLA and MLA degrees. College resources include the Hilltop Arboretum, fabrication and woodshop facilities, digital technologies, and opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, such as LSU's Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio.
The School values critical thinking, iterative making, technical competence, and creative inquiry rooted in the context of the American South. Students benefit from internships, domestic and international field studies, and a strong alum network.
Opportunities
College resources include LSU’s Hilltop Arboretum, a fabrication lab, a woodshop, computer labs, and technology, including robots, drones, 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and virtual reality headsets. Hilltop Arboretum is a 14-acre laboratory with native plants, a nursery, and extensive community programming. There are opportunities for interdisciplinary research and teaching through LSU’s Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio, which brings together scientists, engineers, and designers to develop nature-based solutions to storms and flooding. The school offers many opportunities for off-campus experiences for students, including internships and both domestic and international field trips. The school also maintains an extensive and loyal alumni network that generously supports the school’s academic programs and helps our graduates find internships and jobs.
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
