State University of New York
College of Environmental Science and Forestry
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT
November 18, 2010
ANNOUNCEMENT OF TENURE-TRACK FACULTY VACANCIES (3 positions)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
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The Department of Landscape Architecture (DLA) at the State University of New York College of
Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) seeks candidates for three faculty positions who
place Landscape Architecture at the center of their pedagogy, service and scholarly activities. Ideal
candidates will engage environment, culture and sustainability in design, planning and management of
landscapes at a variety of scales. They will also function collaboratively with department, college,
campus, institutional and professional colleagues in the pursuit of academic excellence in service to the
communities and state of New York.
Founded in 1911, DLA currently has more than 250 students enrolled in BLA, MLA and MSLA
programs, and in a PhD in Environmental Science program managed jointly by DLA and the ESF
Graduate Program in Environmental Science. The Department has enjoyed a long, successful and high
profile standing within ESF and the SUNY system. Many collaborative opportunities exist for successful
candidates, including those with disciplines at ESF (including forestry, biology, ecology, environmental
engineering, natural resource management, environmental science and environmental studies) and with
neighboring Syracuse University (including architecture, geography and public administration program
at the Maxwell School) and with SUNY Upstate Medical University. Opportunities also exist to lead or
participate in ESF sustainability initiatives in green infrastructure, stormwater/CSO reduction, energy
use, food systems, resource management, socially viable and walkable communities, multimodal
transportation, landscape management and landscape urbanism, all with an emphasis toward creation
and revitalization of healthy communities. In addition, DLA houses Centers for Brownfield Studies
(CBS), Community Design and Research (CCDR), and Cultural Landscape Preservation (CCLP).
Department faculty have a long tradition of community engaged teaching and scholarship through which
they have established strong relationships with community, not-for-profit, academic, and governmental
organizations working on local, regional, state, national and international issues.
The City of Syracuse is a mid-sized city centrally located in the state. The region possesses numerous
physical, cultural and recreational amenities that make it a stimulating place to live. Its setting makes it
ideal for pursuit of activities in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, St. Lawrence and Hudson
Rivers, Finger Lakes, Erie Canal and Great Lakes regions. New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Ottawa,
Toronto and Montreal are all within easy travel distances.
POSITIONS ONE AND TWO:
Responsibilities:
1. Teach entry- to advanced-level design studios, participate in the DLA Off-Campus Thesis
Program and teach other core curriculum courses within the accredited BLA and MLA
programs;
2. Contribute to student advising, mentor graduate students through roles as major professor
and graduate steering committee member, take part in undergraduate and graduate
curriculum development and participate in ESF and DLA governance and institutional
service activities;
3. Develop and execute a clearly-defined program of scholarship leading to the creation of new
knowledge or recognized creative applications of knowledge within the discipline;
4. Have strong professional practice skills, including demonstrable skills in digital production
methods and the creation of digital content in areas of application common to the discipline.
Scholarly activities are expected to complement the academic directions of the ESF
institutional vision (www.esf.edu/vision2020/vision2020.pdf) and support the College’s
mission to advance knowledge, skills and promote leadership in the stewardship of natural
and designed environments. Preferred areas of scholarly interest include:
• Emerging topics and applications in sustainable design;
• Community and urban design;
• History/theory/culture of landscape design;
• Applications of digital methods and media to design exploration or practice;
• Aspects of design and planning implementation at a range of scales and through
public or private endeavors.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates must hold one or more accredited professional degrees in Landscape
Architecture and have a terminal graduate degree in Landscape Architecture or a related
environmental design or planning degree. Individuals with Doctoral level credentials are
encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will also have enthusiasm and demonstrable
skills for teaching, an ability to embrace advancements in the practice of the discipline, and a
record of scholarship or professional practice accomplishments that exhibit critical thinking
which advances the knowledge or practice of the profession in the scholarly activities
mentioned above. Professional licensure is preferred but not required.
POSITION THREE
Responsibilities:
1. Teach entry- to advanced-level design studios, participate in the DLA Off-Campus Thesis
Program and teach other core curriculum courses within the accredited BLA and MLA
programs;
2. Contribute to student advising, mentor graduate students through roles as major professor
and graduate steering committee member, take part in undergraduate and graduate
curriculum development and participate in ESF and DLA governance and institutional
service activities;
3. Develop and execute a clearly-defined program of scholarship leading to the creation of new
knowledge or recognized creative applications of knowledge within the discipline;
4. Have demonstrable skills in digital production methods and the creation of digital content in
areas of application common to the discipline.
Scholarly activities are expected to complement the academic directions of the ESF
institutional vision (www.esf.edu/vision2020/vision2020.pdf) and support the College’s
mission to advance knowledge, skills and promote leadership in the stewardship of natural
and designed environments. Preferred areas of scholarly interest include:
a. Cultural landscape preservation;
b. Environmental restoration;
c. Environment and behavior;
d. Design and public health;
e. Urban design.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates must hold one or more accredited professional degrees in Landscape
Architecture and have a terminal graduate degree in Landscape Architecture or a related
environmental design or planning degree. Doctoral level credentials in Landscape
Architecture or a related discipline are preferable. Successful candidates will also have
enthusiasm and demonstrable skills for teaching, an ability to embrace advancements in the
practice of the discipline, and a record of scholarship or professional practice
accomplishments that exhibit critical thinking which advances the knowledge or practice of
the profession in the scholarly activities mentioned above. Professional licensure is preferred
but not required.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Interested candidates should submit their materials for delivery to
ESF by December 18, 2010, to assure optimal consideration. Reviews will commence immediately and
continue until the positions are filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application is online only and should include the following
attachments: (1) letter of interest identifying the position(s) for which the applicant wishes to be
considered, a description of qualifications, expertise and a statement of teaching philosophy and creative
or scholarly direction; (2) examples of recent works; (3) current resume or curriculum vitae the names
and contact information for three references and be submitted on-line at http://www.esf.edu/hr/search/
Contact Dayton Reuter, Co-chair of the Search Committee, at ddreuter@esf.edu regarding questions
concerning electronic submissions. Other questions may be directed to jobs@esf.edu
Visit SUNY-ESF at www.esf.edu and the Department of Landscape Architecture at www.esf.edu/la/
SUNY-ESF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.