Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture

The successful candidate will:

* deliver creative and effective teaching in studio-based courses across the landscape architecture core curriculum.
* engage in significant, peer-reviewed research, scholarship, and/or creative activities.
* supervise independent graduate research.
* participate in departmental governance.
* participate in university and professional service.
* contribute to an environment that fosters a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.

The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning (LARCP) in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design (APDesign) at Kansas State University (K-State) in Manhattan, Kansas seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture position. A tenure-track Associate Professor position may be considered based on applicant's qualifications.

This position is On-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Master's degree in landscape architecture or a closely allied field.
* Ability to work with a wide range of student interests and academic levels.
* Ability to teach classes in at least one of the following areas:
- Comprehensive MLA culminating courses (studio and seminar)
- Socio-ecological systems using GIS and/or GeoDesign
- Foundational design for the College's first-year students
- Site planning and design
* Evidence of, or potential for, successful research, scholarship, and/or creative activity with a focused agenda.
* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Professional licensure.
* Ability to help students develop career-ready professional skills.
* Relevant experience in practice.
* Ability to teach studios, seminars, and lecture classes.
* Ability to teach landscape architectural history and theory.
* Ph.D. (or ABD) in landscape architecture or closely allied field.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

* Letter of interest with a clear statement of how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
* Curriculum vitae.
* Design, teaching, and/or research work portfolio (as one PDF file, maximum 20 pages).
* Names of three references (including title, relationship to candidate, mailing address, telephone number, and email address).

Applications close on: January 5, 2026