Assistant Professor - Landscape- Approaches to Climate Resilience

Assistant Professor

The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cornell University is seeking a highly collaborative Assistant Professor to broaden and deepen our understanding of landscape-based approaches to climate resilience. Our new colleague will join a cross-college Cohort Faculty Hire in Creating a Climate-Resilient Future.

This hiring cohort will advance the CALS Transdisciplinary Moonshot in Creating a Climate Resilient Future. Research in the cohort will unite existing transdisciplinary strengths at Cornell with critical new competencies to help navigate transitions to climate-resilient futures in three interdependent domains: renewable energy, sustainable cities, and agri-food systems.

We are seeking applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position in Landscape-based Approaches to Climate Resilience at the assistant professor level. We seek a colleague whose research investigates the efficacy of ecologically based design strategies and technologies, and nature-based solutions to propose new ways for bringing their biophysical and sociocultural benefits to cities and landscapes.

Outstanding research scholarship is expected, as is excellence in and commitment to teaching, translation of knowledge, and advising and inclusive mentoring of students. We seek colleagues with a record demonstrating success and promise across all these areas, and who will be supported by and contribute to a vibrant culture of inclusive excellence at Cornell.

Responsibilities:
This position has an effort split of 70% teaching and 30% research.

Qualifications:

A Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture is required. An MLA and/or Ph.D. in a similar field would be considered. Interdisciplinary experience in practice or research, and/or design studio teaching experience is preferred.

Applications and Starting Date: The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2025, or as negotiated. Qualified applicants should submit
1) a cover letter briefly summarizing background, qualifications, and interest in the position,
2) a Curriculum Vitae,
3) a 1-page research statement outlining experience, interests, and goals,
4) a 1-page teaching statement outlining experience, interests, and goals,
5) a portfolio showcasing research, teaching, and practice,
6) names and contact information for three references. Materials should be submitted online to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applications received by January 15, 2025 will be given full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to:

Search chair:
Professor Jamie Vanucchi

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 14850

Email: jlv
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CALS hiring range for this position is:

Assistant Professor: $90,000 - $130,000

Cornell University offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Support for start-up costs will be available. Salary is commensurate with experience.