Assistant Professor

Posting Number:

F2864P

Working Title:

Assistant Professor

Department:

CED-Envir & Design Dean's Off

About the University of Georgia:

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department:

UGA’s College of Environment and Design (CED) is home to the oldest landscape architecture program in the Southeast and one of the largest BLA programs in the United States. In addition to the BLA and MLA programs, the College provides a Master’s of Historic Preservation, a Master’s of Urban Planning and Design, and PhD degrees, as well as certificates in Construction Management, Cultural Landscapes, Environmental Ethics, and Historic Preservation, and minors in Environmental Design, Historic Preservation, Landscape Studies, and Urban Planning. The College’s global presence includes regular programming at UGA’s campus in Cortona, Italy, and a strong working relationship with Nanjing Forestry University and Beijing Forestry University.

The College of Environment and Design offers a collaborative academic environment encompassing landscape architecture, planning, historic preservation, and related fields. Additional information about the College and its programs is available at www.uga.edu.

College/Unit/Department website:

www.ced.uga.edu

Posting Type:

External

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date:

08/01/2027

Job Posting Date:

10/29/2026

Open until filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit:

1. A letter of application describing their interest in the position and relevant qualifications;
2. A curriculum vitae;
3. A statement of teaching philosophy and approach to foundational design education;
4. A statement describing the applicant’s research, scholarship, or creative-practice agenda;
5. A portfolio of creative and/or student work, with the applicant’s role clearly identified;
6. Contact information for three professional references; and
7. Applicants with prior teaching experience should submit samples of course syllabi and student work. These may be integrated into the portfolio, if preferred.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 11, 2027. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Professor David Spooner, search committee chair, at spoonerd@uga.edu.

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification Title:

Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank:

Assistant Professor

Contract Type:

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status:

Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications:

A terminal professional degree in landscape architecture, normally a Master of Landscape Architecture, or a PhD in landscape architecture or a closely related field;

Position Summary:

The College of Environment and Design (CED) at the University of Georgia invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture, beginning August 1, 2027.

We seek a collaborative and engaged educator who can introduce students to the fundamental concepts, processes, and representational practices of landscape architecture while supporting their development as creative, critical, and technically proficient designers. The successful candidate will primarily contribute to the foundational design studio sequence and to technical courses and electives in the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture programs.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach foundational undergraduate landscape architecture studios and related courses;
• Introduce students to the elements, principles, and processes of visual and spatial design through two- and three-dimensional projects;
• Teach iterative design processes, including research, site inventory and analysis, programming, conceptual development, design refinement, and evaluation;
• Develop students’ ability to communicate design ideas through visual, verbal, and written methods;
• Provide instruction in analog and digital representation, model building, and craft;
• Help students develop aesthetic judgment, critical thinking, creative confidence, and effective problem-solving skills;
• Maintain an active program of research, scholarship, creative practice, or professional inquiry appropriate to a tenure-track appointment;
• Advise and mentor graduate students;
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, faculty governance, and service to the College, University, profession, and broader community; and
• Contribute to the continued development and visibility of the Landscape Architecture program.

Program and Institutional Context:
The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program prepares students to address complex environmental and cultural challenges through design, planning, technical knowledge, and critical inquiry. Foundational studios play a central role in the curriculum by helping students develop the habits of observation, experimentation, communication, collaboration, and reflective judgment necessary for advanced study and professional practice.

Additional Requirements:

The terminal degree must be completed by the position’s start date.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:

Professional licensure or progress toward licensure in landscape architecture.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

Candidates must have:

• Evidence of the ability to teach foundational design concepts and processes in a studio environment;
• Demonstrated proficiency in visual communication and contemporary analog and digital representation methods;
• A clearly articulated agenda for research, scholarship, creative practice, or professional inquiry; and
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Professional practice in private-sector design;
• Prior teaching at the collegiate level, particularly in design studios;
• Teaching foundational design, site design, site analysis, graphic communication, or related subjects;
• Background working with students possessing varied levels of preparation and a range of perspectives and experiences;
• A record of, or strong potential for, research and scholarship related to creative work;
• An interest in interdisciplinary collaboration within the College of Environment and Design and across the University of Georgia.

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.