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Auburn University Job Opening
Research Associate, Landscape Infrastructure Design Lab
December 22, 2024
The School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Research Associate to join the Landscape Infrastructure Design Lab (LIDL).
12-month, limited-term position, funded by external sources. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance. Expected but not guaranteed that additional external funding will be available to renew the position in future years.
Review starts January 15, 2025. Anticipated start date between March - June 2025.
Functions:
1. Prepare drawings and maps synthesizing information about existing landscape conditions.
2. Participate in field-based research in project landscapes.
3. Participate in design workshops with stakeholders, multi-university project teams
4. Advance infrastructure design concepts through research-by-design.
5. Help build, run, maintain simple physical numerical hydrodynamic and geomorphological models.
6. Produce representations infrastructure design concepts.
7. Review scientific literature key documents related to study landscapes.
8. Document results of research-by-design assist in report preparation.
9. Assist in coordinating work within LIDL across multi-university project teams.
10. Project team meetings and other stakeholder interactions.
11. May prepare research results for publication or presentation at conferences.
12. May help maintain project budgets.
Qualifications:
Master from an accredited institution in Landscape architecture or closely related field.
Cornell University Job Opening
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track — Landscape Architecture
December 20, 2024
Cornell University’s Department of Landscape Architecture is seeking a highly collaborative Assistant Professor to broaden our understanding of landscape-based approaches to climate resilience. The College of Agriculture and Life Science’s Roadmap to 2050 is centering environmental justice to achieve climate and sustainability goals via a cohort of hires within our Transdisciplinary Moonshots.
Our new colleague will join a cross-college Cohort Faculty Hire in Creating a Climate-Resilient Future that includes a geo-spatial analyst, an environmental engineer, a socioecologist, and a risk communication scholar. We are seeking applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position in Landscape-based Approaches to Climate Resilience at the assistant professor level. We seek a colleague whose research investigates the efficacy of ecologically based design strategies and technologies, and nature-based solutions to propose new ways for bringing their biophysical and sociocultural benefits to cities and landscapes.
Outstanding research scholarship is expected, as is excellence in and commitment to teaching, translation of knowledge, and advising and inclusive mentoring of students. We welcome candidates who understand the barriers faced by women and other underrepresented identities in the classroom and higher education, and who have experience in equity and inclusion through teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, or service to foster a diverse scholarly environment.
A Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture is required. A Master's and/or Ph.D. in a similar field would be considered. Interdisciplinary experience in practice or research, and/or design studio teaching experience is preferred.
Applications received by January 15, 2025 will be given full consideration.
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Job Opening
Full-Time Lecturer - Landscape Architecture
December 18, 2024
The Landscape Architecture (LA) Department in the College of Architecture & Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applicants for a full-time lecturer position beginning September 11, 2025. We are seeking candidates who share our commitment to teaching excellence within a comprehensive landscape architecture curriculum and who are grounded in professional experience.
Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. (Anticipated hiring range: $75,000 - $82,000 per year).
Required qualifications:
1. A master’s or doctoral degree in landscape architecture or a related and complementary field. Where the master’s or doctoral degree is in a related or complementary field, the candidate shall have an undergraduate or master’s degree in landscape architecture and shall have evidence of experience in landscape architecture practice and/or teaching.
2. Evidence of potential for excellence in university-level teaching.
3. Evidence of potential for ongoing professional development that will keep the faculty member current with the profession of landscape architecture
4. Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Primary responsibilities to teach in one or more of these core subject areas:
Lower division design fundamental studios and upper division topic studios.
Landscape ecology lecture and/or activity courses.
Introductory graphics (hand drawing and drafting), digital graphics (2D and 3D), GIS and/or AutoCAD.
Site engineering, construction documentation, and/or implementation strategies for introductory and/or upper division courses.
Landscape architecture history.
Cultural landscapes lecture and/or activity courses.
Rutgers University Job Opening
Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture
December 6, 2024
Overview:
The Department of Landscape Architecture in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture position with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025. We welcome participants in the landscape performance, environmental design, urban planning, participatory design and environmental justice fields. A faculty hire in Resilient Open Space Design, Management and Engagement is core to the mission of the department and education of future Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning professionals. The successful candidate will have access to centers of research on campus (such as the Rutgers Climate Energy Institute, The Center for Urban Environmental Sustainability, Institute of Food Nutrition and Health, Eagleton Institute for Politics, The Institute for Research on Women, Office of Urban Extension and Engagement) and engage with recognized research faculty within the department and the University community. Job duties include establishing and directing an independent research program, pursuing and securing grant funding, undergraduate and graduate teaching in design and planning studios and other courses, and service on departmental committees.
Minimum Education and Experience:
(1) MLA/MArch/Master of Planning or equivalent advanced degree; (2) evidence of professional practice and/or outreach experience; (3) interest in and ability to effectively teach design studio and seminars at undergraduate and graduate levels; (4) experience in grant-funded research and /or in engagement with diverse organizations and publics; (5) interest in and ability to contribute to the mission of the department. A PhD in landscape architecture or related field and a professional license in landscape architecture or planning is strongly desired but not required.
Auburn University Job Opening
Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture
November 13, 2024
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (APLA) at Auburn University, a comprehensive land-grant and research institution, seeks candidates for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor for appointment in the Landscape Architecture Programs with teaching responsibilities centered in design studio and one or more of the specialized topic areas indicated below, commencing August 2025.
The Auburn Landscape Architecture Programs are research-informed, design-led programs dedicated to training quality designers, addressing contemporary issues, and participating in critical landscape discourse. Grounded in the state of Alabama, we focus attention on places where the richness, complexity, and messiness of landscape is prominently felt, including post-industrial cities, infrastructural landscapes, rural landscapes, and coasts. Our curriculum places special emphasis on practices of fieldwork, landscape advocacy, and design research. At the end of our programs, students have the opportunity to work within the Alabama Lab, our design research lab.
The Auburn Landscape Architecture Programs are research-informed, design-led programs dedicated to training quality designers, addressing contemporary issues, and participating in critical landscape discourse. Grounded in the state of Alabama, we focus attention on places where the richness, complexity, and messiness of landscape is prominently felt, including post-industrial cities, infrastructural landscapes, rural landscapes, and coasts. Our curriculum places special emphasis on practices of fieldwork, landscape advocacy, and design research. At the end of our programs, students have the opportunity to work within the Alabama Lab, our design research lab.
We offer both an undergraduate degree (BLA) and a graduate degree (MLA). Successful candidates will contribute to teaching and the continued refinement and improvement of both programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Master of Landscape Architecture degree, or a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture plus a terminal degree in a related field, at the time employment begins. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. All candidates selected for these positions must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time this position is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability employer.
Desired Qualifications:
Desired qualifications include evidence of outstanding design skills, experience with contemporary drawing and modeling techniques (such as analog media, Rhino, ArcGIS, or digital fabrication), experience in professional practice, experience in teaching, professional registration, and/or advanced degrees in Landscape Architecture or related fields. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Successful candidates will have a strong design philosophy grounded in contemporary practice and will have a track record of investigating contemporary issues through techniques that translate to a design studio setting.
EDGE Job Opening
3D Visualization Specialist
November 10, 2024
We are currently seeking a creative and motivated 3D Visualization Specialist to join our team, with the ability to work in any of our three office locations: Columbus OH, Toledo, OH, or Nashville, TN or remotely. This individual will have the opportunity to work in a flexible, collaborative environment with the chance to collaborate with EDGE team members across all offices. The ideal candidate will play a key role in communicating EDGE’s project concepts, developing renderings, and ensuring our graphics and digital content align with our design standards.
Key Responsibilities
Take project concepts from start to finish, aligning with EDGE’s visualization standards
Report to the Visual Communications Manager and Project Managers
Deliver professional, high-quality digital content, including renderings, graphics, client presentations, fundraising materials, and more
Research and implement the latest trends and software to keep our graphics fresh and innovative
Desired Skills and Experience
Proficiency with SketchUp, Lumion, Revit or other 3D modeling software
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
Prior experience in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry is a plus.
Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
A strong understanding of graphic trends, visual arts, and branding principles
Effective communication skills, both in brainstorming ideas and presenting final concepts
Why Work at EDGE?
A flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work
Contribute to projects that leave a positive impact on communities
Grow professionally by exploring new graphic trends, technologies, and software
If you’re a creative problem-solver with a passion for visual storytelling and brand-building, we’d love to hear from you! Please email resume and portfolio to: careers@edgela.com
EDGE Job Opening
Landscape Architect / Urban Designer
November 9, 2024
EDGE is currently seeking a creative and motivated Landscape Architect to join our Toledo, Ohio office. This individual will have the opportunity to work in a flexible environment with the chance to collaborate with EDGE team members across all offices. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to manage projects from conceptual design through construction documentation and implementation for both private and public clients.
Key Responsibilities
Lead project design from concept to construction
Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions
Manage consultant coordination, project documentation, meeting deadlines and maintaining client communication
Be involved in inventory, analysis, and construction administration phases of projects
Desired Skills and Experience
5-10 years of professional experience in professional setting.
Experience with master planning, site planning, and detailed site design
Strong design skills across a variety of projects
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
Strong work ethic - independently and in a collaborative team environment
Highly organized with excellent time management skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and/or Revit
Proficiency with SketchUp, Lumion, or other 3D modeling software is a plus
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or related field
Licensure or progress toward licensure is preferred
Why Work at EDGE?
Work in a creative, collaborative, and flexible environment
Be part of a team that values thoughtful design that positively affects communities
row professionally with opportunities for development and involvement in diverse, exciting projects
If you’re passionate about using design to shape vibrant, resilient communities, we’d love to hear from you! Please email resume and portfolio to: careers@edgela.com
University of Calgary Job Opening
Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture
November 6, 2024
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) at the University of Calgary invites applications for a tenure track position in Landscape Architecture at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Landscape Ecology and Climate Action with a focus on one or more of the following areas bridging natural sciences and design:
Landscape ecology and ecological restoration,
Climate change mitigation and climate change responsive design,
Low Impact Development (LID).
This appointment will be made in either the Teaching Focused Stream or the Teaching and Research Stream.
Teaching Focused Stream Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach studio courses and courses in their areas of specialization. While a robust research program is not expected, candidates will be given opportunities to develop research collaborations, supervise students and apply for funding support for these activities.
Teaching and Research Stream candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach studio courses and courses in their areas of specialization and the potential to build a research program that is externally funded, collaborative, distinctive and forward looking.
Qualifications Required for the Teaching-Focused Stream
Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
Full membership (professional registration) in the Canadian Society of Landscape Architecture (CSLA) or equivalent professional Landscape Architecture organization or be eligible and committed to pursuing CSLA full membership, to be achieved by the time of applying for tenure.
Demonstrated and significant professional experience in landscape architecture.
Demonstrated teaching excellence in design studios in landscape architecture as well as theory or technical courses related to landscape architecture competencies.
Demonstrated professional experience and teaching excellence in at least one and preferably more of the following areas, bridging natural sciences and design:
Landscape ecology and ecological restoration,
Climate change mitigation and climate change responsive design,
Low Impact Development (LID).
A working and demonstrable knowledge of contemporary and emerging design tools that support both the studio environment and lecture courses.
Demonstrated design leadership.
Peer review recognition of landscape architecture practice excellence through awards/ publications/ exhibitions.
A post-professional degree, including a PhD (completed or in progress) is an asset but not required.
In addition to teaching, successful candidates in the Teaching Focused Stream will be expected to establish and maintain an active critical professional practice, supervise practice-oriented student research, participate in the School through service activities as required, and engage in community outreach through SAPL partnerships.
Qualifications Required for the Teaching and Research Stream:
Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
Full membership (professional registration) in the Canadian Society of Landscape Architecture (CSLA) or equivalent professional Landscape Architecture organization or be eligible and committed to pursuing CSLA full membership, to be achieved by the time of applying for tenure.
Demonstrated teaching excellence in design studios in landscape architecture as well as theory or technical courses related to landscape architecture competencies.
Demonstrated teaching and research excellence in at least one and preferably more of the following areas, bridging natural sciences and design:
Landscape ecology and ecological restoration,
Climate change mitigation and climate change responsive design,
Low Impact Development (LID).
Well described research agenda supported by research activities that demonstrate potential for future success.
Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Success in obtaining peer-reviewed research grants.
Demonstrated capacity to initiate an externally grant-funded research program.
A post-professional degree, including a PhD (completed or in progress) is an asset but not required.
In addition to teaching, successful candidates in the Teaching and Research Stream will be expected to establish and maintain an active and externally funded research program with a preference for tri-council grants, supervise student research, participate in the School through service activities as required, and engage in community outreach through SAPL partnerships.
National Wildlife Federation Job Opening
Landscape Design Manager, ECHO Grow Outdoors South Carolina
November 5, 2024
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has a longstanding commitment to expanding opportunities for children, families, and communities to receive the benefits of time spent outdoors, developing lasting connections with the natural world. The vast majority of children in America spend most of their daily time indoors at child care centers, schools, parks, libraries, or at home. Time in nature-based environments offers lifelong benefits to rapidly developing bodies and brains, along with a greater inclination to become nature lovers and supporters as adults. Therefore, it is critical to advance the creation, activation and stewardship of high-quality outdoor spaces that become places where children, their caretakers, and families can engage with nature and the outdoors on a daily basis.
An initiative of NWF, Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) envisions a world where every young child experiences nature daily. The primary focus of the Landscape Design Manager will be to oversee the Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) Grow Outdoors South Carolina (GO SC) design team, consisting of landscape designers, in tasks related to engaging and training child care professionals and designing outdoor environments for young children to promote play, learning, and healthy development.
The Landscape Design Manager will report to NWF’s Senior Director of Design and Engagement, and will supervise the ECHO Grow Outdoors South Carolina team, based in Columbia, South Carolina. This is a full-time, hybrid position.
The Landscape Design Manager will:
Collaborate with Grow Outdoors South Carolina leaders, partners, and steering committee members, including representatives from the sponsoring state agencies (DPH and DSS).
Engage with programs to facilitate the creation of community-driven and informed design deliverables.
Maintain office systems and standards for ECHO design team collaboration across offices.
Organize and conduct site visits in South Carolina with the design team to complete site analysis, site measurements and photo documentation
Plan and facilitate participatory design workshops.
Support the delivery of trainings for educators and design professionals on design principles for children’s environments.
Guide the maintenance and organization of archival systems for photographs and other design components.
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance, and other technical resources as applicable to children's environments in the South Carolina context.
Provide on-site and on-call installation technical assistance to clients improving play environments.
Form partnerships and collaborate with landscape contractors to implement projects at scale.
Education and Experience:
Professional degree or equivalent experience in landscape architecture, horticultural science, or related field.
5+ years of professional experience in a landscape architecture or design-build firm, or related experience, preferably with familiarity in designing and activating outdoor spaces for children and/or families.
Registered landscape architect or working towards professional licensure.
Experience managing projects and teams.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
Studio Sustena Job Opening
Full or Part-Time Licensed Civil Engineer
October 23, 2024
Studio Sustena seeks a licensed civil engineer with a passion for design-led problem solving to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of regional permitting processes and cross training in green infrastructure design, including green roofs and/or on-ground stormwater-management systems.
Studio Sustena is an award-winning, WBE-certified landscape architecture and civil engineering firm based in Philadelphia, PA. We focus on campuses, urban-infill sites, and landscapes on structure while championing an integrated approach to landscape architecture and civil engineering that boosts opportunities for high-performance landscapes. We believe that blending these traditionally separate disciplines reduces scope overlap and gaps; fuels the creative process; fosters enthusiasm around collaborative problem-solving; and frees up budget for the inclusion of high-value landscape design.
We often encounter environments and conditions that are very different than in most conventional engineering projects. We believe it is essential that our engineering approaches continue to adapt to solve specific problems and that we develop our approaches from engineering principles and hands-on experience.
Position Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with Studio Sustena’s landscape architects.
Lead the preparation of site/civil engineering drawings, specifications, and reports for projects in PA and NJ, including conceptual site plans, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion & sediment control, and utility design.
Interpret zoning, municipal, and state codes to determine opportunities, limitations, and development strategies for the property.
Support the preparation of project proposals and manage project budgets.
Collaborate on all phases of site design to maximize the experiential and spatial value of required site infrastructure, to optimize the permitting process, and to enhance stormwater management.
Review and technical assessment of in-progress site construction; facilitation of communications among design consultants and contractors, and preparation or supervision of construction-phase documents.
Consider creative solutions and demonstrate a desire and curiosity to innovate.
Provide direction, delegation, and training to junior team members.
Essential Requirements
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in civil engineering.
8+ years of professional experience working in Engineering (preferably with Stormwater Management and/or Land Development design projects).
Professional Engineer (PE) license in PA and/or NJ (we will consider candidates who are able to successfully obtain their PE in either state within 6 months of their start date).
Proficiency in engineering software and design tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D etc.). Experience with GIS and/or 3-D Visualization software is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced experience in land-development design, including site layout, site grading, utility design, drainage and conveyance, roadway layout and turning analysis, erosion control, municipal & land-use regulatory approvals, etc.
Skilled in stormwater management design, with a focus on Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), utilizing Hydrology and Hydraulic stormwater modeling tools.
Simple structural assessments for retaining walls, ballasted edges, and similar site features (static stability problems and structure deformation under load). Tree stabilization using existing and new principles is a plus.
Construction and/or lab experience.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is a plus.
Media review/mix assessment. An understanding of soil science is a plus.
Irrigation design is a plus.
Application
Email a cover letter and resume (single pdf file not exceeding 15MB) to Sara Poindexter at spoindexter@studio-sustena.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please be prepared to provide references upon request.
This position is an exempt (i.e., salaried) 40 or 32 hour/week role that requires 3-days a week in-office. The competitive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, 401K with employer match, sick time, life insurance, and generous vacation leave. Salary is commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and a diverse pool of applicants is desired.