Position Information
Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor in Landscape Architecture - (2 Positions - open)
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the positions have been filled
The Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Rhode Island is hiring four Assistant Teaching Professors (ATP) in Landscape Architecture to start in Fall semester 2023. These positions are full time, non-tenure-track, one-year appointments, to begin August 2023, with the expectation for yearly renewal. The positions are covered under the URI/AAUP contract.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Instruct a full teaching load (12 credits or the equivalent, as needed) of landscape architecture core courses per semester. Other equivalent responsibilities could include:
Undergraduate advising in the landscape architecture program.
Assist the department in developing pedagogies and approaches to enhance learning outcomes in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Participate in outreach activities and on departmental efforts to support the strategic plans of the institution and College of the Environment and Life Sciences.
Required Qualifications:
1) BLA or MLA accredited professional degree at time of appointment.
2) A relevant master's degree (MLA or other) OR equivalent professional experience leading to landscape architecture licensure.
3) Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate landscape architecture courses.
4) Demonstrated skills in design and technology.
5) Demonstrated strong oral communication skills.
6) Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications:
1) PhD in related field such as planning or civil engineering.
2) Demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of landscape architecture classes, such as CAD, construction, graphics, design, sustainability.
3) Demonstrated ability to work as a team and/or in a complex academic environment.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited End Date of Restriction or Limitation
The four positions are full-time academic year, limited to 06/29/2024 with anticipated renewal.
Department Information
Department Landscape ArchitectureContact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https: // jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Email n/a Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 5 required ( PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter – include your specific interests and expertise related to how landscape architecture can address critical issues of the time.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
(#3) Teaching philosophy.
(#4) Diversity statement which describes how you see your role in facilitating the success of underrepresented students in landscape architecture.
(#5) Other Document – A portfolio of relevant work (as one complete pdf document).
Note: The candidate may also include a 6th (optional) PDF document containing teaching evaluations and/or teaching supporting materials (as one complete document).
PLEASE NOTE: References may be asked of the final candidates.
Posting Information
Position Number (109605 - open), (109606 - open), (109685 - Filled), (109686 - Filled)
Posting Number F00366 Posting Date 03/07/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https: // jobs.uri.edu/postings/11350
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