Exciting Job Opportunity: Assistant/Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at Harvard University
Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design
Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) is thrilled to announce a faculty opening for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture. This position offers a unique opportunity for innovative educators and researchers to contribute to leading-edge design practices and scholarship in a prestigious academic environment.
Position Overview
- Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture
- School: Harvard Graduate School of Design
- Department: Landscape Architecture
- Position Type: Full-time, Tenure-track
- Start Date: Anticipated in Fall 2025
- Application Review: Begins September 2024, on a rolling basis
About the Department
The Department of Landscape Architecture at Harvard GSD is dedicated to advancing research and innovative design practices that address the complexities of urbanization and climate change. The department seeks to educate leaders who will shape a resilient, just, and beautiful world through design.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Teach required studio courses for the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programs.
- Actively engage in shaping design pedagogy within the core studio curriculum.
- Collaborate with faculty across disciplines, including architecture and urban planning.
- Advise thesis students and participate in project reviews and guest critiques.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- A recognized record of distinguished accomplishments in landscape architecture or related fields.
- A graduate degree in landscape architecture is preferred, though candidates with degrees in related design fields will be considered.
- A doctoral degree is desirable but not mandatory.
Additional Qualifications
- Expertise in one or more areas such as material culture, climate, design innovation, geography, and urbanization.
- Capacity for cross-disciplinary research and pedagogy.
- Commitment to shaping contemporary debates on ecological and environmental resources.
Application Process
Candidates interested in this position should prepare the following materials:
- A letter of interest detailing qualifications and research/pedagogical focus.
- A current CV.
- Selected portfolio material (maximum of 25MB).
- Contact information for at least three references.
Those advancing in the selection process will later be asked to submit:
- A full portfolio.
- A statement of teaching philosophy and design/research interests (max 750 words), addressing:
- Pedagogical approach and its relation to landscape architectural education.
- Proposed design/research agenda at GSD.
- Commitment to inclusion and mentoring diverse student cohorts.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, candidates can reach out to:
Emmy Ly
Faculty Affairs Coordinator
Email: ely@gsd.harvard.edu
Commitment to Diversity
Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The GSD encourages applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups.
