Associate Professor

University of Georgia
Athens, GA, US

Posted: September 28, 2009
Discipline(s): Architecture, Landscape Architecture
Open Positions: 1
 
Status: Full Time
Description
The College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning in August, 2010. The selected candidate will be expected to teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs of the College, pursue scholarly research, and provide service to the community.

The University of Georgia’s College of Environment and Design houses accredited five-year BLA and three-year MLA programs; as well as a two-year Master of Historic Preservation and a new Master of Environmental Planning and Design. The College is home to the oldest landscape architecture program in the Southeast, and the largest program in the U.S. There is a large and diverse faculty involved with a range of research interests, practice, and community service activities. The BLA and MLA programs within the College consistently rank among the top programs in the U.S.

The College seeks outstanding designers with the ability to teach courses that seamlessly integrate progressive computer applications such as Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and 3D modeling into the studio. In addition, the ability to teach a variety of courses in the curriculum such as ecological design applications, construction, engineering, and hand graphics is an asset.

Candidates for the position should hold at least one degree in landscape architecture and an appropriate terminal professional degree (MLA or MArch), or a doctorate in landscape architecture or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with professional practice experience and licensure. An interest in both teaching and research is essential.
Application Requirements
To apply, submit a letter of interest addressing areas of teaching and scholarly activity and / or creative work, a curriculum vitae, and four references with names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers. Applicants with practice, creative, or scholarly experience should submit representative samples of their work. Those with teaching experience should submit samples of course syllabi, student work, and course evaluations. Send all application materials in hard copy format to:

David Nichols, Chair
Faculty Search Committee
College of Environment and Design
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1845

In order to receive full consideration, all application materials should be received by December 8, 2009. On that date, the search committee will open all applications and begin the selection process.
 
Contact: David Nichols
Faculty Search Committee College of Environment and Design The University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602-1845


 by Whitney Odell, 2008