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

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

Website National University of Singapore

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is inviting applications for up to four Tenure Track positions in Landscape Architecture within the esteemed Department of Architecture. This is an exceptional opportunity for academics eager to join one of the world’s top-ranked architecture programs and contribute to innovative research and education.

About the Department

The Department of Architecture at NUS is recognized globally for its excellence, ranking among the top 10 institutions in the world and the best in Asia for Architecture and the Built Environment, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (2023). The department offers an accredited Master of Architecture program and a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as urban planning, landscape architecture, and conservation.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to:

  • Engage in active 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.
  • Depending on their rank, candidates may also take on leadership roles within the Bachelor or Master of Landscape Architecture programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

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

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit their application by April 15, 2024. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered if positions remain available. The expected start date for these positions 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 as part of 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, enhancing their overall experience in Singapore.

To apply for this job please visit careers.nus.edu.sg.