Exciting Career Opportunity: Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture at National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is thrilled to announce that the Department of Architecture is inviting applications for up to four Tenure Track positions in Landscape Architecture. This is a fantastic opportunity for educators and researchers who are passionate about shaping the future of landscape architecture education and practice.

About the Department

NUS’s Department of Architecture is recognized as one of the leading architecture schools globally, ranking among the top 10 in the world and the best in Asia for Architecture and the Built Environment, as per the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (2023). The department offers a variety of accredited programs, including the Master of Architecture, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in urban planning, landscape architecture, and conservation.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Engage in landscape architectural research and design, focusing on areas such as geospatial analysis, landscape representation, urbanism, ecology, infrastructure, and landscape engineering.
• Develop interdisciplinary research that addresses pressing environmental, urban, and social challenges, particularly within the Asian context.
• Contribute to landscape design studios for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Teach core modules related to geodesign, ecological systems, landscape policy and planning, and materials or site engineering.
• Candidates may also be considered for leadership roles within the Bachelor or Master of Landscape Architecture programs, depending on their rank and experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Active engagement in landscape architectural research and design.
• Experience in professional practice or membership with relevant professional bodies is preferred.

Application Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will remain open until the positions are 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, 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 faculty. International applicants will also benefit from subsidized housing at Kent Vale, making the transition to Singapore more accessible.