Assistant Professor for the Department of Landscape Architecture

Academic Position at the Department of Landscape Architecture Faculty of Horticulture

Research Areas: construction and building materials biotechnology urban infrastructure landscape urbanism urban sustainability urban public space parametric design AI in architecture and landscape architecture BIM

The Department of Landscape Architecture represents an established creative and research workplace with a comprehensive professional its activities the department consistently connects theoretical research with creative practice emphasizing a balance between ecological sustainability aesthetic value and the quality of public space. This approach is applied across the entire field from the preservation of historical heritage to designing a healthy and aesthetically valuable environment for contemporary society. The identity of the department is defined by an emphasis on studio teaching international collaboration and addressing real tasks in a multidisciplinary context. Key priorities include current civilizational challenges particularly the adaptation of settlements to climate change the application of blue-green infrastructure the development of public space systems and the sustainable development of the urbanized landscape.
More at: will your responsibilities be

• leading lectures exercises and seminars
• guaranteeing subjects dedicated primarily to buildings and structures in landscape architecture their innovations preparation of scripts etc.
• supervising and reviewing student theses (bachelors and masters)
• preparing and coordinating grant applications and projects participating in solving other scientific research tasks
• presenting the results of your scientific research activities to the expert community through professional publications (preferably according to RIV)
• actively participating in conferences and seminars
• involvement in other activities of the department (exhibition activities etc.)

What do we expect from you

• completed doctoral studies in Architecture and Urbanism Landscape Architecture or a related field
• interest and ability to convey knowledge experiences and skills to students teach lead seminars/exercises
• excellent command of the Czech language ability to teach in Czech
• independence and responsibility ability to work in a team excellent organizational and communication skills
• ability to work with programs common for landscape architects (e.g. AutoCAD (CAD) GIS (QGIS ArcGIS) 3D modeling (SketchUp Rhinoceros) visualization (Lumion Twinmotion) graphic programs (Adobe Photoshop Illustrator InDesign) BIM tools (Revit Archicad)
• publishing activity preferably in indexed databases Scopus and WoS.
• interest and ability to prepare applications for grant calls (TAČR NAZV GAČR international etc.) to be a member/leader of a project team

What will we appreciate additionally

• authorization certificate from ČKA (Česká komora architektů)/ČKAIT
• active process of preparing a habilitation thesis started habilitation procedure
• portfolio of professional publications recorded in RIV and/or creative outputs recorded in RUV
• documented experience from professional practice
• documented experience in preparing submitting and solving grant projects
• experience from foreign professional internships and residencies lasting more than 1 month
• active command of the English language at an excellent level

What can we offer you

A stable background of a university institution and long-term collaboration meaningful pedagogical and creative work where you can apply your experiences and a friendly working environment based on open communication and mutual respect. At the same time we offer you space for professional and career development involvement in scientific activities and collaboration with foreign partners (conferences seminars educational activities).

• 8 weeks of vacation
• support for work-life balance
• meal contribution (Edenred Card/canteen)
• discounted MultiSport card
• ITIC which allows you to access various discounts
• the possibility to utilize the advantages of the university environment such as sports courses from the Centre of Sports Activities Counseling and Career Centre Botanical Garden and Arboretum recreational facilities libraries and purchasing university products (game eggs beer wine Christmas trees etc.)
• university nursery school summer day camps for employees children
• upon meeting the relevant conditions we provide contributions towards selected pension savings products and longterm care insurance

Expected start date: July 2026 or by agreement

Duration of employment: for a fixed term of 1 year with the possibility of extension

Workload: 0.6 (24 hours per week)

Place of work: Brno or Lednice by agreement

Are you interested and want to become part of the Department of Landscape Architecture at the Faculty of Horticulture Apply for the selection process by May 15 2026 and send us:

• professional CV
• motivational letter
• list of publications
• overview of academic teaching

How do our selection processes work look forward to seeing you!