Landscape Architects

Kanz; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Boston is seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture. The role involves teaching studio courses, engaging with students, and developing a research program at the intersection of climate and urbanization. Candidates should have a strong background in landscape architecture and a commitment to inclusive teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Recognized record of distinguished accomplishment in landscape architecture.
• Expertise in material culture, climate, or urbanization.
• Strong focus on design innovation and geography.

Responsibilities

• Teach required studio courses for the professional MLA programs.
• Engage with design students through thesis advising and project reviews.
• Develop and maintain a research program focused on climate and urbanization.

Skills

Landscape architecture academic or professional practice

Cross-disciplinary research

Pedagogy ability

Education

Graduate degree in landscape architecture or related design field

PhD

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, Harvard Graduate School of Design

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track assistant/associate professor (rank) in Landscape Architecture, focusing on design. The position will be based in the Department of Landscape Architecture and will address design, research, and pedagogy at the intersection of climate, urbanization, and equitable resource distribution.

Responsibilities

• Teach required studio courses for the professional MLA programs and contribute to the core studio curriculum.
• Engage with design students through thesis advising, guest critiques, and project reviews.
• Develop and maintain a research program in areas such as material culture, climate, design innovation, geography, urbanization, or environment.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally in GSD’s interdisciplinary design school.

Basic Qualifications

• Recognized record of distinguished accomplishment in landscape architecture academic or professional practice.
• Graduate degree in landscape architecture preferred; related design field acceptable.
• PhD desirable but not required.

Additional Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more of the following: material culture, climate, design innovation, geography, design culture, urbanization, environment.
• Cross‑disciplinary research and pedagogy ability.

Application Process

Initial Submission

• Letter of interest describing qualifications and research/pedagogy focus.
• Current CV.
• Selected portfolio material (≤25 MB).
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three references.

Subsequent Submission (for selected candidates)

• Full portfolio.
• Teaching philosophy and design/research statement up to 750 words, addressing: pedagogical approach; alignment with GSD goals; design/research agenda; inclusion/mentoring across diversity dimensions.

Contact

Emmy Ly, Faculty Affairs Coordinator
elygsd.harvard

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harvard University is an equal‑opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. We especially welcome applications from members of historically under‑represented groups and candidates with experience teaching and working with diverse communities and students.

Application Deadline

Position begins fall 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning September 2024.