| Job Description: |
The Department of Landscape Architecture within the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction and Planning invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-accruing faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2026.
We are a group of dynamic, engaged and forward-thinking faculty with a passion for discipline and seek a colleague with expertise and interest in emergent AI use or computational design and digital fabrication in landscape research, teaching, or/and practice. Outstanding applicants with scholarships in construction or design-build or those who can complement existing areas of research in the Department such as conservation planning, landscape perception/performance, resilient designs for climate adaptation, or cultural landscapes are also encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates will be expected to meaningfully contribute to disciplinary knowledge through thoughtful peer-reviewed publications and scholarship. The candidate should preferably demonstrate an ability to generate extra-mural funding to support their scholarship.
The successful candidate is anticipated to have a well-developed pedagogy that includes methods to engage a multicultural, interdisciplinary student body and a capacity to teach in the professional, accredited BLA and MLA degree programs. The candidate would be expected to engage in service consistent with the missions of the Department, the School and the land-grant University.
The Department of Landscape Architecture
Established in 1933, the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Florida offers the only professionally-accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program in the State of Florida. It is also home to the State’s oldest graduate Landscape Architecture program, offering both an accredited Masters and a Ph.D. concentration in landscape architecture. The mission of the Department of Landscape Architecture is to conduct research to enhance the understanding and practice of the profession of landscape architecture, and address societal challenges; train practitioners and scholars who are committed to advancing the efficacy, impact and knowledge of the discipline of landscape architecture; and provide service to the diverse communities of our state, region and abroad.
Faculty teaching, research, and service interests cover a wide spectrum of practice, theory and methods with topics focusing on areas that include land use and conservation planning, cultural landscapes, green and blue infrastructure, community advocacy and development, and sustainable design practices. Faculty in the Department lead the Center for Landscape Conservation Planning which is an official forum within the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction and Planning for conducting applied research on the relationship between conservation and land use, bridging the disciplines of design, planning and wildlife conservation. The Department also benefits from an engaged alumni network and an active State ASLA chapter. According to ASLA Florida, the state is the second largest state to employ Landscape Architects with a total of 1,630 licensed LA's.
The School and College
As one of the two units in the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning, the Department of Landscape Architecture has a strong relationship with the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, as well as other units in the College, which include Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, Historic Preservation, and Sustainability and the Built Environment. The School of Architecture has established two off-campus CityLab programs in Orlando and Jacksonville to enhance access to highly urban contexts. The School and College are home to a range of research institutes and centers, including the Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, the GeoPlan Center, the Center for Health and the Built Environment, and the Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience (FIBER).
The University of Florida
The University of Florida is ranked #7 among the nation’s public universities according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2025 list. As the flagship university of the state of Florida, and as a major land-grant research university in the Association of American Universities (AAU), the University offers many opportunities for faculty to develop a national and international reputation for research on issues that showcase Florida and the Southeastern United States as a living laboratory, and to shape the next generation of urban and regional planning professionals. Opportunities exist for cross-disciplinary appointments and collaboration, such as with the Warrington College of Business (including Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate), the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (including the Political Science and Geography), the Levin College of Law, UF’s six health-related colleges on campus, the School of Natural Resources and Environment, the Water Institute, and the Florida Climate Institute. In addition, the University’s AI initiative includes access to Nvidia’s HiPerGator supercomputer.
The Campus and Gainesville
The College is located on the University’s historic main campus, which is characterized by gothic brick buildings and expansive oak trees. The broader campus boasts world-class museums, a performing arts center, a childcare center, and a nationally ranked hospital complex. Situated within the city of Gainesville, the campus is surrounded by historic neighborhoods and a vibrant downtown, and the campus connects to the larger community and beyond by over one hundred miles of bike paths, a regional transit system, and a regional airport. The Gainesville metropolitan area within Alachua County is home to 280,000 residents and serves as the commercial, cultural, educational, and medical center of the north central Florida region. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of specialized programs. The County’s nature parks, waterways, and freshwater springs provide nature-lovers with abundant outdoor activities. The major cities of Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, and the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, are all two hours or less away.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Please submit the following by November 9, 2025:
1) cover letter identifying your interest in and qualifications for the position;
2) curriculum vitae; and
3) names and contact information for three references.
Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee and/or hiring authority. Review of complete applications will begin upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants who continue through to further consideration will be asked to provide: 1) a statement of their vision for teaching and research in this position; 2) additional information on their work in an online or electronically submitted portfolio; and 3) three letters of reference.
Inquiries can be sent to the search committee chair, Alpa Nawre, alpa.nawre@ufl.edu
If accommodations due to a disability are needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. All candidates selected for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/
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