Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed academic institution is seeking dynamic individuals for Tenure Track positions in Landscape Architecture. This role involves engaging in innovative research and teaching in a top-ranked department renowned for its commitment to addressing environmental and urban challenges. Candidates will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate education, focusing on various aspects of landscape architecture, including geodesign and landscape policy. With competitive remuneration and generous benefits, this opportunity is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the field while enjoying a collaborative and diverse academic environment.

Benefits

Generous Employment Benefits

Access to Research Funding

Subsidized Housing

Qualifications

• Engagement in landscape architectural research and design.
• Experience in professional practice or membership with professional bodies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to landscape design studios for students.
• Teach core modules related to ecological and environmental systems.

Skills

Landscape Architectural Research

Geospatial Analysis

Landscape Representation

Urbanism

Ecology

Infrastructure

Landscape Engineering

Education

PhD in Landscape Architecture or related field

Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Design Software

Geospatial Tools

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Architecture invites applications for up to four Tenure Track positions in Landscape Architecture.

The Department of Architecture in the College of Design and Engineering is ranked among the top 10 in the world, and Asia’s best in Architecture/Built Environment, by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (2023). It offers the professionally accredited Master of Architecture programme as well as a range of graduate and undergraduate programmes in related fields such as urban planning/design, landscape architecture and conservation. The faculty is correspondingly diverse and international. The Department offers internationally competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits as well as access to research funding for both junior and senior academics. International applicants will also receive subsidized housing at Kent Vale.

Qualifications

Successful candidates should be actively engaged in landscape architectural research and design, including but not limited to geospatial analysis, landscape representation, urbanism, ecology, infrastructure, and landscape engineering. They should have interests in developing interdisciplinary research addressing pressing environmental, urban, and social challenges in Asia. Additional preferred qualifications include experience in professional practice or membership with professional bodies.

Successful candidates are expected to contribute to landscape design studios for undergraduate and post-graduate students, and core modules related to geodesign, ecological and environmental systems, landscape policy and planning, landscape representation, and materials or site engineering. Depending on the rank, candidates may also be considered for leadership roles within the Bachelor or Master of Landscape Architecture programmes. Senior rank candidates with outstanding research profile and high international standing may be directly hired as tenured faculty.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. To apply, please provide the required documents in pdf and indicate which position you are applying for as early as possible. Applications remain open till the positions are filled.

1. A letter of interest
2. A complete Curriculum Vitae
3. A Statement of Teaching (maximum two pages) and a sample syllabus of a course to be taught that is relevant to abovementioned topics.
4. A Statement of Research (including a short research plan for next three to five years maximum three pages) – citing up to five significant publications, creative work or other scholarly contribution and explaining their significance, and a writing sample.
5. Names of four referees with contact details (who will be contacted only if shortlisted). Please highlight any who is a member of your PhD dissertation committee.
6. A Portfolio of Creative Works (Optional)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Architecture

Job requisition ID : 23770