POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor, Mississippi State University DEPARTMENT: Landscape Architecture UNIVERSITY PROFILE: Mississippi State University is a public, land‐grant university whose mission is to provide access and opportunity to students from all sectors of the state’s diverse population, as well as from other states and countries, and to offer excellent programs in teaching, research, and service. The Carnegie Foundation designates Mississippi State University as a Doctoral/Extensive Institution for the Advancement of Teaching. Mississippi State University forms part of a cohesive town‐university community with the growing city of Starkville. Located in the eastern part of north‐central Mississippi, it is 125 miles northeast of Jackson and 23 miles west of Columbus; it is served by Highways 82, 12, and 25 and by feeder air service through the Golden Triangle Regional Airport, 14 miles east. The community enjoys many intellectual, cultural and recreational advantages: the MSU‐Starkville Civic Symphony and Chorus; the Starkville Farmers’ Market; the Starkville Community Theater; the University Lyceum series, bringing professional musical, dramatic, and artistic groups and performers to the campus; art exhibits, plays, and recitals by local and visiting artists; public radio and public television programs through Mississippi Public Broadcasting performances by popular musical groups of regional and national celebrity; frequent intercollegiate athletic events in modern facilities; and a variety of recreational opportunities on playing fields and courts, in neighboring forest, fields, and lakes and along the nearby Tennessee‐Tombigbee Waterway. DEPARTMENT PROFILE: The mission of the Mississippi State University Department of Landscape Architecture is to foster the will and ability to plan, design, build, and manage regenerative communities. The department offers three degree programs: a 4‐year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, first and second professional Master in Landscape Architecture, and a BS in Landscape Contracting and Management. Our department is a recognized national leader within the discipline. We are at the forefront of addressing many critical issues in the classroom, the community, and through scholarly endeavors, including the protection of water resources, green infrastructure, and the planning, design and development of healthy, resilient communities. To learn more about the Department of Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University, please visit our website at www.lalc.msstate.edu and on Facebook. POSITION FUNCTION: Nine‐month tenure track position RESPONSIBILITIES: • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Landscape Architecture and/or Landscape Contracting and Management programs. • Develop and maintain a scholarly/research agenda in an area of expertise through publications in refereed journals, and presentations at refereed/reviewed professional meetings. • Serve on graduate committees for M.L.A. students and direct graduate theses. •
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Serve on departmental, college and university committees. Perform other duties as necessary for the effective operation of the department. MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Terminal degree in a design or engineering field with at least one professional degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • A Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture or a closely related field. • A record of successful teaching in a university program. • Evidence of peer‐reviewed scholarship, such as publications, presentations, design competitions, awards, etc. • Professional experience as a Landscape Architect. • Professional licensure as a Landscape Architect. DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2011. If not filled, reviews will be weekly until the position is filled. SALARY: Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. ADDRESS APPLICATIONS TO: Candidates must complete the Personal Data Information Form on‐line at www.jobs.msstate.edu. All applications are to include letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, portfolio or sample of work/writing, and three references and their contact information to: Timothy J. Schauwecker, Department of Landscape Architecture, Box 9725, Mississippi State, MS 39762‐9725 Mississippi State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal employment Opportunity Employer.