LAUP Faculty Search
Position Announcement- Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture
The Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning (http://archone.tamu.edu/laup/)
at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty
position at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in landscape architecture
beginning Fall 2007.
The Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning contains 37
interdisciplinary faculty and lecturers. In addition to the professionally
accredited bachelor and master degrees in Landscape Architecture, the department
also offers masters degrees in Urban Planning and Land Development, and a Ph.D.
in Urban and Regional Science.
A distinctive feature of the department is its commitment to improving the
knowledge base of the landscape architecture and urban planning professions
through research. The department and college support some of the most active
research programs in the country. Awards of externally funded research in the
college typically amount to about $4-5.5 million per year. The diversity of
faculty interests is represented by the wide range of research undertaken.
Research activity is focused on the College's five formally organized research
centers and laboratories including the internationally recognized programs
in hazard reduction, health care design, housing and urban development, and
historic conservation.
The Department also supports an active service-learning program through its
Partnership for Community Outreach. The outreach program supports graduate
students and classes in undertaking planning, design, and development projects
as an integral component of the learning experience.
The College of Architecture has over 100 faculty in the departments of Architecture,
Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning, and Construction Science with
over 1,800 registered students in 12 degree programs. Texas A&M University
is a comprehensive teaching and research university with an enrollment of approximately
44,000 students including over 8,000 graduate and professional students. Located
in College Station, the university is 90 miles northwest of Houston and has
easy access to Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should be qualified to teach core and elective
courses in the Bachelor and Master of Landscape Architecture programs. The
Department is interested in candidates who have a strong potential for peer-reviewed
scholarship and a demonstrated ability to teach in the areas of landscape construction
and design studio. Applicants must have at least one professional degree in
landscape architecture and a related graduate degree. Preferred qualifications
include a Ph.D. degree and/or professional registration. Salary is commensurate
with qualifications and experience. A generous start up package will be awarded
to the successful candidate.
Applicants should send a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and a list
of three references. After an initial review, non-returnable samples of professional
reports, publications, and/or design work may be requested.
Review of applications will begin November 30, 2006, and will continue until
the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed
to Christopher D. Ellis, Search Committee Chair at cdellis@tamu.edu or (979)
845-7857. Application materials (digital or hard copy) should be sent to:
Debby Bernal
Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843-3137
dbernal@tamu.edu
(979) 845-1019
Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
with a strong commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty
and staff. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please be advised
that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or
nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.
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