Assistant Professor - Landscape Architecture

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design is seeking candidates for a 9-month, tenure track Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in landscape architecture, particularly in digital modeling, drainage and grading, and materials and methods, advising students, mentoring and recruitment, participating in curriculum development, engaging in scholarly activities such as research, creative works, publishing scholarly works, and writing grants. Other responsibilities include but not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment, and service to the Department, College and University as needed. Primary Function of Organizational Unit North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is ranked #1 among Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at NC A&T is the largest college of Agriculture among HBCUs and top producer of African American graduates with degrees in Agriculture, in Biological Engineering, and in Landscape Architecture. CAES has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology across its four academic departments: Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education; Department of Animal Sciences; Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design. Within these departments, students are offered a myriad of opportunities for classroom learning, experiential learning, research and field work. In addition, the college’s research and experiential learning are strengthened by non-academic units, including the University farm and the center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies at the North Carolina Research campus. Through its Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension Programs, CAES conducts research on issues of national importance and provide research-based extension training and services to citizens, communities and industry partners across the state of North Carolina.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design offers three undergraduate degrees, a B.S. in Landscape Architecture, a B.S. in Agricultural and Environmental Systems with two concentrations in Environmental Studies, and Sustainable Land and Food Systems, and a B. S. in Biological Engineering. The Landscape Architecture program is LAAB accredited and is the number 1 producer of African American Landscape Architects. The Biological Engineering program is ABET accredited and produces the most African American Biological Engineers in the nation. The Department also offers a Master of Science degree in Agricultural and Environmental Systems (Natural Resources and Environmental Systems) and Ph.D. degree in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences). With programs and expertise in areas such as water quality, bioenergy, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, soil health, digital agriculture and artificial intelligence, integrated pest management, and environmental sciences, the department uniquely offers innovative and creative educational programs, groundbreaking research, hands-on learning opportunities, and education and outreach activities to citizens across the state and around the world. Minimum Requirements Master (MLA) or Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture or a closely related discipline with at least one professional degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.Must possess a record of design, research/creative works and/or publication, demonstrating a positive trajectory of continued excellence appropriate for a research university. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Teaching and mentoring experience at the undergraduate level.
• Interest in student engagement and willingness to adapt teaching and learning styles to student needs.
• Familiarity with curriculum and course development at the undergraduate level.
• Familiarity with accreditation preparation and process.
• A record of research or creative works.
• At least one year of professional landscape architecture or construction-related experience
• A strong design portfolio, including evidence of built or speculative projects
• Demonstrated experience with construction documentation and technical detailing
• Experience integrating digital tools and workflows (e.g., BIM, GIS, immersive media) into design instruction.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Civil 3D, Rhino, and Revit.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with the professional community, the public and related academic fields.

Required License or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site) Position Information