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The Departments of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in the College of Design and the Community and Economic Development (CED) unit of Extension and Outreach at Iowa State University (ISU) invite applications for multiple positions of tenuretrack Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Adaptive and Resilient Built and Natural Environments. Exceptional candidates with commensurate experience and proven track record may be considered for tenure and advanced rank of Associate Professor.

Both academic departments and the CED seek qualified candidates for the start date of August 16 2025 who demonstrate design research and engagement excellence in adaptive and resilient regional landscape systems or with adaptive and resilient building systems built environments and/or communities. Candidates must have a record of research and/or sustained creative activity or practice in adaptable and resilient built and/or natural environments. Successful candidates will be expected to shape the evolution of the Colleges approach to adaptable and resilient built and natural systems research teaching and engagement and the relationship with our broader curriculum in the College of Design and engagement through ISU Extension and Outreach. They also must develop effective collaborations across the University in fields related to adaptable and resilient built and natural environments.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish and sustain a worldclass externally funded research program focused on adaptive and resilient built and natural environments. They should contribute to scholarship apply research through an active community engagement agenda teach at graduate and undergraduate levels and provide service to the institution and profession. Candidates must be prepared to teach design studios and courses related to their expertise and to advance the Cooperative Extension mission. Strong communication skills a commitment to excellence and potential for longterm leadership are essential.

All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department college and university activities interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• For Department of Architecture candidates: MArch or a BArch and Masters Degree

• For Department of Landscape Architecture candidates: MLA or Masters Degree

• Associate Professor candidates must also meet the university standards for appointment to the rank including significant scholarship and experience/accomplishments in the candidates area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An outstanding record of teaching engagement and research and/or creative activity in the areas of adaptable and resilient built and/or natural environments

• Evidence of incorporating a scholarly approach to the sociocultural ethical and economic aspects of adaptive and resilient natural and built environments

• PhD in fields related to adaptive and resilient built and/or natural environments such as environmental engineering/design civil engineering planning climate/atmosphere science or a closely related field

• Licensure as Architect Landscape Architect or a closelyrelated field

Department/Program College and University Description:

Iowa State University (ISU) holds a distinctive position as the nations first landgrant institution to accept and implement the 1862 Morrill Act establishing our deeprooted commitment to accessible education and public engagement. Today as an R1 research university we continue this legacy of innovation and impact through cuttingedge research and extensive community engagement.

The College of Design at ISU offers accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in Architecture and Landscape Architecture both consistently ranked among the top in the country. In addition to these prestigious programs the college includes studio arts industrial design graphic design interior design landscape architecture and community & regional planning.

Through a network of 70 faculty with Extension appointments 154 campusbased staff and 276 fieldbased staff across the state ISU Extension and Outreach is committed to the mission of being a catalyst for growth and change in the lives of Iowans and across the world. The successful candidates will join a vibrant community of extension faculty across the College of Design including established positions in Community and Regional Planning Landscape Architecture and Art and Visual Culture. This network of extension scholars creates unique opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and amplifies community impact.

The close collaboration between disciplines and with Extension is a key advantage of the College of Design. With around 2000 undergraduates 650 architecture and 150 landscape architecture) and 180 graduate students 45 architecture 15 landscape architecture) the college emphasizes broad interdisciplinary education for design professionals. Our extension systems extensive presence across Iowas 99 counties combined with its national reputation provides an unparalleled platform for communityengaged scholarship and design innovation. This connection enables faculty to apply research for community impact while advancing their academic careers promoting design as an agent of positive change.

For more information about our programs see:

Home Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development
Department of Architecture College of Design
Department of Landscape Architecture College of Design

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However to receive full consideration applications should be received by March 30 2025. All interested qualified persons must apply for this position online at jobs.iastate.

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

• A letter of application (including information about the desired rank) that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications. (maximum 2 pages)

• A Curriculum Vitae

• A statement of community engagement philosophy (maximum 2 pages)

• Contact information for at least three references including name mailing address email address and phone number and other pertinent information.

• Other documents:

  • Work samples of research/creative activity (maximum 30 pages)

  • Evidence of teaching excellence (maximum 30 pages)

Direct questions to:
Christopher J. Seeger
Morrill Professor Landscape Architecture
Community and Economic Development Extension faculty

158 College of Design
Ames Iowa

Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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