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

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is thrilled to announce openings for Assistant Professor positions in Landscape Architecture within its distinguished Department of Architecture. This is a fantastic opportunity for dedicated academics and practitioners eager to contribute to one of the world’s leading architecture programs.

About the Department

The Department of Architecture at NUS is globally recognized, ranked 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 programs 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 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

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

Application Process

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by April 15, 2024, 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 and citing up to five significant publications or contributions.
5. Names and contact details of 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 receive subsidized housing at Kent Vale, enhancing the transition to Singapore.