Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture

Position Summary

The College of Environment and Design ( CED ) at the University of
Georgia invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty
position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Landscape
Architecture, beginning August 1, 2027.

We seek a collaborative and engaged educator who can introduce
students to the fundamental concepts, processes, and
representational practices of landscape architecture while
supporting their development as creative, critical, and technically
proficient designers. The successful candidate will primarily
contribute to the foundational design studio sequence and to
technical courses and electives in the Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture programs.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach foundational undergraduate landscape architecture studios

and related courses;

• Introduce students to the elements, principles, and processes

of visual and spatial design through two- and three-dimensional
projects;

• Teach iterative design processes, including research, site

inventory and analysis, programming, conceptual development, design
refinement, and evaluation;

• Develop students’ ability to communicate design ideas through

visual, verbal, and written methods;

• Provide instruction in analog and digital representation, model

building, and craft;

• Help students develop aesthetic judgment, critical thinking,

creative confidence, and effective problem-solving skills;

• Maintain an active program of research, scholarship, creative

practice, or professional inquiry appropriate to a tenure-track
appointment;

• Advise and mentor graduate students;
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment,

faculty governance, and service to the College, University,
profession, and broader community; and

• Contribute to the continued development and visibility of the

Landscape Architecture program.

Program and Institutional Context:
The Bachelor of
Landscape Architecture program prepares students to address complex
environmental and cultural challenges through design, planning,
technical knowledge, and critical inquiry. Foundational studios
play a central role in the curriculum by helping students develop
the habits of observation, experimentation, communication,
collaboration, and reflective judgment necessary for advanced study
and professional practice.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit:

• A letter of application describing their interest in the

position and relevant qualifications;

• A curriculum vitae;
• A statement of teaching philosophy and approach to foundational

design education;

• A statement describing the applicant’s research, scholarship,

or creative-practice agenda;

• A portfolio of creative and/or student work, with the

applicant’s role clearly identified;

• Contact information for three professional references; and
• Applicants with prior teaching experience should submit samples

of course syllabi and student work. These may be integrated into
the portfolio, if preferred.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by
January 11, 2027. Review of applications will continue until the
position is filled. Questions may be directed to Professor David
Spooner, search committee chair, at spoonerd@uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2864P

Working Title

Assistant Professor

Department

CED-Envir & Design Dean's Off

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of
Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and
is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The
proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional
achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA
is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S.
News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in
Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended
campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs
approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.
The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over
31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional
students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges,
including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

UGA’s College of Environment and Design ( CED ) is home to the
oldest landscape architecture program in the Southeast and one of
the largest BLA programs in the United States. In addition to the
BLA and MLA programs, the College provides a Master’s of Historic
Preservation, a Master’s of Urban Planning and Design, and PhD
degrees, as well as certificates in Construction Management,
Cultural Landscapes, Environmental Ethics, and Historic
Preservation, and minors in Environmental Design, Historic
Preservation, Landscape Studies, and Urban Planning. The College’s
global presence includes regular programming at UGA’s campus in
Cortona, Italy, and a strong working relationship with Nanjing
Forestry University and Beijing Forestry University.

The College of Environment and Design offers a collaborative
academic environment encompassing landscape architecture, planning,
historic preservation, and related fields. Additional information
about the College and its programs is available at
www.uga.edu.

College/Unit/Department website

www.ced.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2027

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

10/29/2026

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information,
national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other
protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with
the accessibility of materials related to this search are
encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in
USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02 .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in
Board Policy
06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Assistant Professor

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

A terminal professional degree in landscape architecture, normally
a Master of Landscape Architecture, or a PhD in landscape
architecture or a closely related field;

Additional Requirements

The terminal degree must be completed by the position’s start
date.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or
Certification

Professional licensure or progress toward licensure in landscape
architecture.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or
Competencies

Candidates must have:

• Evidence of the ability to teach foundational design concepts

and processes in a studio environment;

• Demonstrated proficiency in visual communication and

contemporary analog and digital representation methods;

• A clearly articulated agenda for research, scholarship,

creative practice, or professional inquiry; and

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and collaborative

skills.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Professional practice in private-sector design;
• Prior teaching at the collegiate level, particularly in design

studios;

• Teaching foundational design, site design, site analysis,

graphic communication, or related subjects;

• Background working with students possessing varied levels of

preparation and a range of perspectives and experiences;

• A record of, or strong potential for, research and scholarship

related to creative work;

• An interest in interdisciplinary collaboration within the

College of Environment and Design and across the University of
Georgia.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of
financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this
position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children
under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT
security, personnel records, patient records, or access to
chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with
financial responsibilities. For additional information about the
credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website
.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background
investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating
your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;
confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in
your application materials (including reference checks) as they
relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;
and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be
subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk
responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Portfolio
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Media Portfolio
• Sample Publications