Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of innovators in landscape architecture and urban planning? Do you thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration and inspiring students to tackle pressing global challenges? The Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning (LAUP) at Texas A&M University invites dynamic and dedicated educators to apply for up to three (3) Lecturer positions, beginning August 1, 2024.
This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious academic community that values teaching excellence, service, and impactful contributions to the built environment.
Your Role
As a Lecturer in LAUP, you will:
- Teach 3–4 classes per semester (Fall and Spring) in one or more of the following areas:
Digital Communications/Analytics
- Basic and Advanced Digital Tools: AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, GIS, Rhino, CityEngine, AI, etc.
- GIS Proficiency: ArcGIS, ArcUrban, CityEngine, and other cutting-edge platforms.
Design Studio/Construction Studio
- First- and second-year landscape architecture design studios.
- Advanced site engineering and construction courses tailored to landscape architecture.
Urban Growth and Policy
Urban Development: City growth, human settlement, and sustainable urbanization.
Planning Law: Navigating the legal frameworks shaping urban environments.
Contribute to departmental service, helping to further LAUP’s mission and fostering collaboration across disciplines.
Why Join Texas A&M LAUP?
A Vibrant Academic Community
- Home to three disciplines—landscape architecture, land and property development, and urban planning—working together to create healthy, resilient, equitable, and accessible places.
- Renowned for its interdisciplinary research and teaching, supported by 31 full-time faculty members and strong ties to leading research centers, including the Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center and the Center for Health Systems & Design.
Academic Excellence and Resources
- Access to a robust infrastructure that includes six degree programs, dual-degree offerings, and partnerships with world-renowned research organizations.
- Faculty-led research initiatives generate $3–4 million in annual external funding, driving groundbreaking advancements in urban and land development.
Why Bryan/College Station?
- Nestled in the heart of the Texas Triangle, Bryan/College Station offers small-town charm paired with big-city access to Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.
- A low cost of living and high quality of life, with abundant cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities.
- A unique “living lab” to address challenges like climate change, natural hazards, transportation, and economic shifts—issues shaping Texas and the nation’s future.
Qualifications
- A passion for teaching and mentoring students in landscape architecture and urban planning.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: digital communications/analytics, design studio/construction studio, or urban growth and policy.
About Texas A&M University
With a history steeped in tradition and a commitment to Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service, Texas A&M University is one of the largest and most distinguished academic institutions in the U.S. Our College of Architecture serves over 2,300 students in 14-degree programs, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, learning, and innovation.
