What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Architecture Assistant or Associate Professor position at Colorado State University?
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Working Title
Landscape Architecture Assistant or Associate Professor
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position is fully in-office / in-person
Posting Number
202400392F
Proposed Annual Salary Range
85,000-$105,000 Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
Employee Benefits
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Position Type
Faculty
Work Hours / Week
Description of Work Unit
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture strives to discover, apply, and disseminate knowledge and technology while developing future leaders in the state, the nation, and the world. Through hands-on experiential learning in each of our three majors, Horticulture, Environmental Horticulture, and Landscape Architecture, we encourage human engagement with the landscape and demonstrate our focus to solve problems for people, agriculture, and the environment through scholarship and creativity fostered by teamwork and individual diversity.
The Landscape Architecture Program's purpose is to create, enhance, and sustain the built, natural and social environments. Landscape Architecture is a licensed professional discipline concerned with landscape design, environmental design and environmental planning.
Tenure / Tenure Track?
Research
Teaching
Service
Administration
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11 : 59pm (MT) on
02 / 28 / 2025
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
08 / 15 / 2025
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Colorado State University (CSU) seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member at the assistant or associate professor level with expertise in Landscape Architecture. The 9-month tenure track appointment (90% teaching, 10%) is to begin August 15, 2025.
The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge of :
a breadth of design theory and practice
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
At assistant professor level :
At associate professor level :
Preferred Job Qualifications
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, INCLUDING :
Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
To apply, submit : 1) A letter of application stating interest and qualifications; 2) A statement addressing your teaching philosophy, background and experience in advanced technologies, site engineering and construction methods across the profession (2 page max)
3) A resume or CV; 4) Unofficial transcripts; 5) A portfolio of professional and scholarly work (9MB max); 6) Contact information for three references. References will not be contacted prior to notification of the candidate. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; for full consideration, submit materials by February 28, 2025.
For inquiries about the position, contact Search Chair, Scott Carman ( scott.carman@colostate.edu ).
For additional information about Colorado State University, consult the university's website at www.colostate.edu .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Search Contact
Scott Carman, scott.carman@colostate.edu
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Teaching & Mentoring
Duty / Responsibility
Teaching of about five courses per year across the undergraduate landscape architecture curriculum, and associated mentoring of undergraduate students
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Category
Service & Outreach
Duty / Responsibility
Service on relevant university, college, departmental, and / or professional committees, development and management of a recruitment program to attract students to the Landscape Architecture Program, and service / outreach activities with professional and / or academic organizations
Percentage Of Time
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000
