- Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture Landscape Architecture is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline integrating knowledge of ecological systems, social systems, human behaviors, technologies, the arts, and the humanities in the development of solutions to society's most pressing challenges, including responses to climate change and inequity. Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Landscape Architecture, one of the largest and most diverse academic programs in the U.S., is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor expected to start in Fall 2025, who can bring experience or the potential for success in evidence-based landscape architecture, providing leadership and core instruction within our accredited Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) curriculum in one or more of the following STEM fields: climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation including related methods, practice, and technologies; ecosystem sciences such as biology, urban ecology, plant science, and horticulture; Earth system science and hazard-resilient design; advanced landscape construction methods; ecological, hydrological and other civil engineering methods and technologies; advanced geospatial technologies such as geo-AI, machine learning and environmental sensing; advanced digital design and communication technologies such as AR/VR, digital twins, digital fabrication; and/or interdisciplinary research methods. We are especially interested in candidates who will thrive in our diverse environment and have demonstrated the ability or potential to actively engage in innovative pedagogy that supports the inclusive excellence of our academic community. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability or potential for bridging science, engineering, and technological principles with environmental design and planning methodologies and/or forging evidence-based pathways toward effective real-world solutions in landscape architecture. The candidate is anticipated to incorporate these abilities into collaborative endeavors in teaching, research, and practice that foster inclusive, student-centered landscape architecture education. All faculty are expected to contribute to three academic roles to achieve tenure: teaching excellence, service to the Department and University, and advancing Landscape Architecture through research, scholarship, and/or creative activities. Cal Poly Pomona promotes a teacher-scholar model for our faculty, so we seek a colleague with a strong interest in and commitment to student-centered teaching. Faculty are expected to teach courses across the BSLA and MLA programs and provide pedagogical leadership in a curriculum topic aligned with their expertise. Candidates are expected to contribute to our CPPLA students and community and CPP's commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Student Success. Minimum Qualification: * A terminal degree (Master's and/or Ph.D.) in landscape architecture or field(s) related to the position description. A terminal degree must be earned by the start of the appointment. * Teaching experience (this could include experience as a teaching assistant), and/or professional experience in landscape architecture and/or a related field relevant to the focus areas described in the position description. * Potential to advance the academic knowledge and/or interdisciplinary practice of Landscape Architecture through research, scholarship, and/or creative activities relevant to the focus areas as described in the position description. * Potential to develop and teach courses related to the position in both the BSLA and MLA programs. For the latest catalog information, search for "landscape architecture." * A Student Success Statement that demonstrates the applicant's commitment to and/or record of contributions through teaching, scholarship, or service by addressing at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed above. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: The successful applicant may bring additional academic and professional qualifications, characteristics, skills, and experiences in landscape architecture and those related to the STEM disciplines described in the position descriptions. * Record of service to the discipline of landscape architecture or related fields in academic and/or professional organizations and/or community organizations; or * Record of inclusive student-centered teaching and demonstrated interest in academic advising; or * Record of research, scholarly and/or creative activities, or professional practice in Landscape Architecture and/or an interdisciplinary allied field with the potential to advance the practice of Landscape Architecture, including: * Demonstrated experience or potential in the dissemination of research, scholarship, and creative endeavors, * Demonstrated experience or potential in seeking internal and external funding and support. * Commitment and experience working with historically underrepresented, marginalized, and disadvantaged communities in inclusive evidence-based design and planning processes and/or community-led action from a deeply representative and inclusive approach to landscape architecture; and/or * Critical perspectives of justice/equity in the history of the landscapes and the built environment; * Expertise in connecting landscape architecture to climate change mitigation, resilience, or adaptation; and/or * Research, Scholarship, and Creative activities related to the Western US's climate, ecological, geological, infrastructural, and/or sociocultural context; and/or * Expertise in quantitative research, qualitative research, and/or effective integration of both. Application Process The position is open until filled. For full consideration, the complete application package must be received by Midnight Pacific Time (11:59pm), November 26th, 2024. The complete application will consist of: * Statement of Interest describing the candidate's experience and interests in teaching, research, scholarly or creative activities, and service that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description listed (maximum of two pages, single-spaced, with 1-inch margin on all sides); * Student Success Statement about the candidate's teaching or other academic and professional experiences, successes, and challenges in working or engaging with a diverse student population responding to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria (one to two pages, single-spaced, with 1-inch margin on all sides). Please refer to the inclusive excellence criteria listed above; * Portfolio of research, scholarly, and/or creative works, and other achievements relevant to the position as described (20 pages maximum, PDF or web link); * Three academic and/or professional references, names, affiliations, and phone numbers; * Curriculum Vitae comprised of elements specified on the application form and including education, academic and professional experience, courses taught, presentations, publications, grants and awards, community and academic service, and other relevant experience; * Unofficial transcript for the highest degree earned or in progress that will be completed prior to Fall 2025; Finalists for the position will be required to: * Provide official transcripts for the highest degree obtained or in progress before the on-campus interview; * Provide three letters of reference dated within the last two years and the contact information of referees; * Participate in an on-campus interview which includes a presentation on the candidate's research, scholarly and professional, and/or teaching interests and achievements; and a 45-minute teaching demonstration + Q&A with students. Salary Range for Academic Year, nine-month appointment: $84,000-86,600. Please direct inquiries about this position to: [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public annual security report. Conditions of Employment The person offered this position is required to pass a background check. Advertised: Jul 05 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: