Associate Professor, LAEP & NLI Associate Director

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh seeks an experienced Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning who will also serve as Associate Director of the Natural Learning Initiative (NLI). This 9-month tenure-track/tenured position splits responsibilities between LAEP teaching and leading NLI initiatives.

The successful candidate will advance LAAB-accredited education, secure external funding, mentor doctoral students, and build partnerships while overseeing NLI programs and

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Experience teaching design studios across scales.
• Proven record of obtaining competitive extramural funding.
• Evidence of academic impact, including peer‑reviewed publications.
• Prior academic leadership and administrative experience.
• Holds a doctoral degree in a field related to NLI focus areas.
• Knowledge of environment and behavior, with focus on children and family environments.
• Demonstrated success mentoring graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach design studios across scales and courses that support LAAB accreditation.
• Advise doctoral students and participate in curriculum advising.
• Secure external funding and manage program expectations.
• Oversee NLI certificate programs and staff for daily operations.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder partnerships.

Skills

Studio teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Grant writing

Mentoring students

Education

MLA or equivalent

Doctoral degree

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh seeks an experienced Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning who will also serve as Associate Director of the Natural Learning Initiative (NLI). This 9-month tenure-track/tenured position splits responsibilities between LAEP teaching and leading NLI initiatives.

The successful candidate will advance LAAB-accredited education, secure external funding, mentor doctoral students, and build partnerships while overseeing NLI programs and