Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture
Foundations Design Studio
The College of Environment and Design (CED) at the University of Georgia invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture, beginning August 1, 2027.
We seek a collaborative and engaged educator who can introduce students to the fundamental concepts, processes, and representational practices of landscape architecture while supporting their development as creative, critical, and technically proficient designers.
The successful candidate will primarily contribute to the foundational design studio sequence and to technical courses and electives in the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture programs.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
• Teach foundational undergraduate landscape architecture studios and related courses;
• Introduce students to the elements, principles, and processes of visual and spatial design through two- and three-dimensional projects;
• Teach iterative design processes, including research, site inventory and analysis, programming, conceptual development, design refinement, and evaluation;
• Develop students’ ability to communicate design ideas through visual, verbal, and written methods;
• Provide instruction in analog and digital representation, model building, and craft;
• Help students develop aesthetic judgment, critical thinking, creative confidence, and effective problem-solving skills;
• Maintain an active program of research, scholarship, creative practice, or professional inquiry appropriate to a tenure-track appointment;
• Advise and mentor graduate students;
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, faculty governance, and service to the College, University, profession, and broader community; and
• Contribute to the continued development and visibility of the Landscape Architecture program.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have:
• A terminal professional degree in landscape architecture, normally a Master of Landscape Architecture, or a PhD in landscape architecture or a closely related field;
• Evidence of the ability to teach foundational design concepts and processes in a studio environment;
• Demonstrated proficiency in visual communication and contemporary analog and digital representation methods;
• A clearly articulated agenda for research, scholarship, creative practice, or professional inquiry; and
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• The terminal degree must be completed by the position’s start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:
• Professional practice in private-sector design;
• Prior teaching at the collegiate level, particularly in design studios;
• Teaching foundational design, site design, site analysis, graphic communication, or related subjects;
• Professional licensure or progress toward licensure in landscape architecture;
• Background working with students possessing varied levels of preparation and a range of perspectives and experiences;
• A record of, or strong potential for, research and scholarship related to creative work;
• An interest in interdisciplinary collaboration within the College of Environment and Design and across the University of Georgia.
Program and Institutional Context
The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program prepares students to address complex environmental and cultural challenges through design, planning, technical knowledge, and critical inquiry. Foundational studios play a central role in the curriculum by helping students develop the habits of observation, experimentation, communication, collaboration, and reflective judgment necessary for advanced study and professional practice.
The College of Environment and Design offers a collaborative academic environment encompassing landscape architecture, planning, historic preservation, and related fields. Additional information about the College and its programs is available at www.uga.edu.
Application Materials
Applicants should submit:
1. A letter of application describing their interest in the position and relevant qualifications;
2. A curriculum vitae;
3. A statement of teaching philosophy and approach to foundational design education;
4. A statement describing the applicant’s research, scholarship, or creative-practice agenda;
5. A portfolio of creative and/or student work, with the applicant’s role clearly identified;
6. Contact information for three professional references; and
7. Applicants with prior teaching experience should submit samples of course syllabi and student work. These may be integrated into the portfolio, if preferred.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 11, 2027. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Professor David Spooner, search committee chair, at spoonerd@uga.edu.
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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