University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Hiring for Assistant/Associate Professor Landscape Ecologies Department of Landscape Architecture at Champaign, Illinois Full Time

Assistant/Associate Professor Landscape Ecologies
Department of Landscape Architecture

The Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign invites applications for a full-time, tenure-stream position in Landscape Ecologies. Appointment at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Processor will be considered based on each candidate’s record of accomplishments in research, teaching, and/or practice. The salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full benefits-eligible position. The expected start date is August 16, 2024.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will undertake innovative research in ecological systems, ecological design, and/or landscape ecology in relation to contemporary concerns regarding climate change, urbanization/industrialization, and/or reparative justice. They will teach core and elective studio-based, technical, and lecture/seminar-format courses in our BLA and MLA professional programs as well as our recently established MSUD program and, when qualified, our Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture program. Supervision of student research and appropriate levels of faculty service are also part of the position. The successful applicant will join other faculty members in fulfilling our Department’s newly revised mission statement and broader college and university missions with a focus on diversity, equity, sustainability, and justice.

Qualifications
Requirements include a terminal degree (e.g., master-level, Ph.D., D.Des.) in Landscape Architecture or a related field. Depending on the rank sought, applicants should demonstrate an outstanding record of scholarship and teaching in the areas of ecological systems, ecological design, and/or landscape ecologies or clear promise to build such a record.

Additional preferred qualifications include 1) knowledge of contemporary theories of ecosystem ecology and experience with innovative practices of ecological design, particularly in relation to contemporary issues of climate and environmental justice; 2) technical design knowledge of soils, plants, geology, hydrology, biodiversity, climate, biomes, and/or geo-spatial mapping of ecological systems with interest in urban, rural, industrial, and/or community contexts; 3) interest and experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative, and inclusive research practices that evolve the intersections between ecological science, environmental humanities, and design; 4) practical experience conducting site fieldwork, site monitoring, landscape experiments, community initiatives, and other field-based research or engagement methods; and/or 5) demonstrated interest in advancing design research and teaching in areas such as climate change adaptation and mitigation, landscape regeneration, ecosystem accounting and landscape performance, ecological materialism, Indigenous/traditional ecological knowledge, biodiversity, forestry, ruralism and agroecology, plants systems and relations, non-human species and relationships, and/or ecological justice.

Institutional Context
Faculty members in the Department of Landscape Architecture have access to the incredible resources and facilities of the College of Fine & Applied Arts and the interdisciplinary research campus of the University of Illinois. These include the Siebel Center for Design, the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities, the Center for Advanced Study, the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, the Unit for Criticism, and numerous other specialized centers. The university also comprises many interdisciplinary academic units in which Landscape Architecture faculty hold appointments and responsibilities, and faculty members from other units hold affiliate appointments in Landscape Architecture. Units connected with Landscape Architecture in that way include American Indian Studies; Anthropology; Architecture; Art and Design; Dance; Education; History, Medieval Studies; Recreation, Sport, and Tourism; Spanish and Portuguese Studies; and Women and Gender in Global Perspectives. Additional collaborative opportunities within the College include the Krannert Museum of Art, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, and Japan House, each a respected international hub for innovative scholarship and public engagement.

For more information, please visit https://illinois.edu for the University, https://faa.illinois.edu for the College, and http://www.landarch.illinois.edu for the Department of Landscape Architecture.

Application Procedures:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on October 25, 2023. Interviews may begin prior to the initial closing date; however, the review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are identified.  Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through ​https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. Please create your candidate profile and upload the following as a single multi-page PDF file.

• Cover letter (2 pages maximum) outlining your interests in and qualifications for the position, with specific description of your research and teaching agenda and experience
• Current curriculum vitae
• Portfolio of scholarly and/or professional work (e.g., publications, research and/or project documentation) and teaching examples as available, as a single PDF not to exceed 20MB; within the portfolio, you may link to material available online such as publications
• List of three professional references with contact information

Applications not submitted through ​https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.  Please direct any questions to Prof. Stephen Sears, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] or Jennifer Steiling, Senior Human Resource Associate, at [email protected]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].