What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marie M. Bickham Endowed Chair position at Louisiana State University?
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Job Description:
The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture seeks a prominent and dynamic individual to fill the Professional in Residence, Marie M. Bickham Endowed Chair for the academic year 2025-2026.
While in Residence, the Bickham Chair participates in a studio, conducts a workshop or seminar, and presents a public lecture. The final assignments of the Chair and the terms of residency are developed in collaboration with the Director of the School of Landscape Architecture and the Dean of the College of Art Design. Be prepared to participate fully in the daily activities of the School of Landscape Architecture and the College of Art Design. The Bickham Chair will promote teaching, scholarship, service, and engagement excellence.
Job Responsibilities
- While in Residence, the Bickham Chair participates in a studio, conducts a workshop or seminar, and presents a public lecture. The final assignments of the Chair and the terms of residency are developed in collaboration with the Director of the School of Landscape Architecture and the Dean of the College of Art Design. Be prepared to participate fully in the daily life of the School of Landscape Architecture and the College of Art Design. Promotes excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and engagement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in landscape architecture or a related field.
- 8 - 10 years experience
- Significant national or international reputation. Significant record of creative activity through exhibitions, publications, awards, and/or professional achievement.
Additional Job Description
The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture (RRSLA) is committed to excellence and advancement of landscape architectural education through research, theory and practice, innovation, critical thinking, and iterative making rooted in the context of the Gulf Coast and American South. The school has an established international reputation as one of America's leading and consistently top-ranked programs offering degrees leading to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and the Master of Landscape Architecture. For more than 60 years, the school has produced landscape architects who globally practice and participate in the full spectrum of the discipline.
RRSLA has an active, worldwide alumni network that has made stellar contributions over the years in the areas of scholarships, lectureships, and faculty support. The school, with the establishment of the Bickham Chair, annually attracts visiting scholars and professionals to teach and offer innovative enrichment initiatives. The regional setting in the Lower Mississippi River Valley provides broad opportunities to study the interactions of the built environment, ecological systems, and culture in shaping the landscape through design. The school's curriculum offers a range of experiences, including multi-disciplinary collaborations, study-abroad opportunities, travel-embedded design studios, and internships in the United States and abroad. The school is actively engaged in funded research across the United States and the World. Additionally, LSU's 16-acre Hilltop Arboretum features a significant collection of endemic plants, serving as a laboratory and event center for the school and community. The school is in the College of Art & Design, along with Architecture, Art History, Interior Design, and Arts, providing unique opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing.
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Special Instructions:
Applicants should provide the following through the university’s online application portal:1. Letter of interest
2. Complete resume
3. Names and contact information of three professional references
4. Portfolio (pdf or link) of professional and/or academic work
Please contact Elizabeth Duffy at eduffy@lsu.edu if you have any questions regarding these positions.
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Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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