Exciting Job Opportunity: Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture at National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is excited to announce openings for up to four Tenure Track positions for Associate Professors in Landscape Architecture within its renowned Department of Architecture. This is a prestigious opportunity for experienced academics and practitioners to contribute to a leading institution recognized globally for its excellence in architecture education.

About the Department

NUS’s Department of Architecture is ranked among the top 10 in the world and is the best in Asia for Architecture and the Built Environment, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (2023). The department offers a professionally accredited Master of Architecture program and various undergraduate and graduate programs in urban planning, landscape architecture, and conservation. The faculty is diverse and international, fostering a rich academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Engage in advanced landscape architectural research and design, focusing on areas such as geospatial analysis, landscape representation, urbanism, ecology, infrastructure, and landscape engineering.
• Develop interdisciplinary research addressing critical environmental, urban, and social challenges in Asia.
• Contribute to landscape design studios for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Teach core modules related to geodesign, ecological systems, landscape policy and planning, and materials or site engineering.
• Depending on their rank and experience, candidates may also take on leadership roles within the Bachelor or Master of Landscape Architecture programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• A strong track record in landscape architectural research and design.
• Experience in professional practice or membership with relevant professional organizations is preferred.

Application Process

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible, as the positions will remain open until filled. The expected start date for these appointments is late 2024 or early 2025. Required application materials include:

1. A letter of interest.
2. A complete Curriculum Vitae.
3. A Statement of Teaching (maximum of two pages) and a sample syllabus for a relevant course.
4. A Statement of Research (maximum of three pages), outlining a short research plan for the next three to five years and citing up to five significant publications or contributions.
5. Contact details for four referees (who will be contacted only if shortlisted).
6. A Portfolio of Creative Works (optional).

In accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), candidates must provide consent for the collection and use of their personal data during the application process.

Why Join NUS?

NUS offers internationally competitive remuneration, generous employment benefits, and access to research funding for both junior and senior academics. International applicants will also benefit from subsidized housing at Kent Vale, facilitating a smooth transition to Singapore.