Position Description: 

The Department of Landscape Architecture in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for two full-time, 9-month, tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in the fall 2025 semester or earlier.

The Department seeks two colleagues with diverse skills, knowledge, and experiences who will advance the landscape architecture discipline, promote critical and creative design approaches, and integrate social, technical, and biophysical processes in the design of resilient landscapes with spatial experiences that inspire and delight. 

Recently, the TTU Office of Research & Innovation embarked on a campus-wide initiative focused on maximizing the impact of research and creative endeavors. In doing so, TTU identified five Strategic Research Themes which include Climate Resilience, Powering Our Future, Advancing One Health, Thrive! Rural America, and Borders & Belonging. 

Applicants should demonstrate how their research and teaching emphasis connects to the TTU Strategic Research Themes. Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to TTU are encouraged to apply. Service duties include program-building, as well as a commitment to extra-curricular activities. Service to the department, college, and university is expected. 

Salary and start-up package will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits information can be obtained at https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/ . Appointment is on an annual basis until tenure is granted and is contingent on positive annual evaluations.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.  The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About the College:

In addition to the Department of Landscape Architecture, the Davis College is home to the departments of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Agricultural Education and Communications, Animal and Food Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Plant and Soil Science, and Veterinary Sciences, along with multiple research centers and institutes. For the most recent academic year, the College had 2,687 undergraduate and 502 graduate students and generated approximately $14.4 million annually in extramural research funding.

About the Department/School/Area:

The Department of Landscape Architecture has a long history of excellence. The Bachelor (BLA) and Master (MLA) of Landscape Architecture programs are fully accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB). Support for the Department by its alumni and industry groups in the state is very strong. The Department is an essential contributor to the research enterprise of the Davis College and has a strong track record of involving students in service-learning activities and engaging the Lubbock community through outreach efforts. The Department has long-standing relationships with other campus programs, including the Huckabee College of Architecture and the multi-disciplinary Land Use, Planning, Management and Design PhD program. 

The Department has facilities in two buildings on campus. The CASNR Annex is home to department and faculty offices as well as classroom, computer lab, printing, plotting, and digital fabrication spaces. The Landscape Architecture studio space is located in the newly renovated Agricultural Pavilion, one of the first buildings on the Texas Tech University campus.  

About Lubbock:

Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories. 

Major/Essential Functions:

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service. 

Required Qualifications:

Specific required qualifications are:

1.     Applicants must have an accredited landscape architecture degree (BLA or MLA) and a terminal degree (PhD) in a related discipline OR a terminal landscape architecture degree (MLA).

2.    Applicants must demonstrate evidence of teaching landscape architecture studio and lecture courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

3.    Applicants must demonstrate strong landscape architecture skills and knowledge as evidenced by an emerging or established research record in at least one of the following areas:

o    Resilient landscapes

o    Urbanization and urban design

o    Landscape performance

o    Landscape technology

4.    Applicants must demonstrate strong landscape architecture skills and knowledge for teaching in at least one of the following areas:

o    Resilient landscapes

o    Urbanization and urban design

o    Landscape performance

o    Landscape technology

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1.    US professional licensure and/or a strong record of professional practice.

2.    Record of peer-reviewed research and/or juried design awards at the regional, national, and/or international level.

3.    Evidence of capacity to generate external funding and/or evidence of an impactful research agenda.

4.    Experiences with outreach and engagement.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

•    Cover Letter (three-page max.) highlighting relevant experiences and accomplishments, teaching

philosophy, and research statement

•    Curriculum Vitae

•    Digital Portfolio of combined teaching and creative/scholarly works

•    Names and contact information for three references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Muntazar Monsur, Search Committee Chair at mmonsur@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.

Application Process

The deadline to submit applications is October 21, 2024

To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25898&siteid=5637#jobDetails=874329_5637 Requisition No. 38861BR