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The Department of Landscape Architecture in the College of Architecture and Planning (C.A.P.) at the University of Colorado Denver seeks to fill a full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty position for its graduate program. Situated on the downtown Denver campus, the C.A.P. offers graduate degrees in Landscape Architecture; Architecture; Urban and Regional Planning; Urban Design; and Historic Preservation, and a PhD in Design and Planning. The C.A.P. has three centers that focus on research, civic engagement and issues of sustainability and health. The C.A.P.’s record of trans-disciplinary research with centers and colleges on the downtown Denver, Boulder and Health Sciences campuses, coupled with Colorado’s distinct urban/rural, mountains/plains landscapes offer unparalleled contemporary opportunities for landscape architecture.

The Department of Landscape Architecture seeks a candidate who places design at the center of her/his pedagogy and research. The ideal candidate will engage design at a variety of scales, generating places that 1) assure fair and equitable access to critical resources including water, food, housing, and transportation; and 2) facilitate design interventions that affirm cultural and social values and empower actions for positive change.

The University of Colorado Denver (UCD) is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The University strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding.

The University of Colorado Denver is the premier research university in Colorado, serving more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and health professions students in Denver, Aurora, and online, and awarding nearly 4,000 degrees each year. The renowned researchers and award-winning faculty of UCD offer more than 100 degree programs through 13 colleges and schools. In 2008 the University was awarded more than $371 million in research grants and contracts. The Anschutz Medical Campus includes over 5 million square feet of research, educational, and clinical space on 227 acres. The downtown campus is located in one of America’s most vibrant urban centers, just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts, the LoDo District and the state capitol, in the heart of the city’s commercial, cultural and recreational district. Its location attracts a diverse population, comprising primarily commuters, many of whom are non-traditional students. This diversity is enriched by our commitment to a philosophy of inclusion, embedded in all aspects of campus life from its community members, curriculum, research, and community service, allowing for the creation of a learning environment that welcomes, embraces, sustains and celebrates the unique and shared experiences of faculty, staff and students. On both campuses, students, staff and faculty have access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural opportunities.
 
Job Responsibilities:  

In addition to teaching design studios, the successful candidate will teach courses in one or more topical areas including: design communication in multiple modes; urban design; sustainable design/planning; environmental and social justice; and digital processes/visualization in support of design studios. Faculty duties include:
• Commitment to creative, effective teaching in the core curricula
• Supervision of independent graduate research
• Participation in departmental and College governance
• Active pursuit and advancement of an established research agenda.

 
Required Qualifications:

Master’s of Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or Urban Design. Professional experience in urban design, landscape architecture, or architecture, and an interest in interdisciplinary work.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD or other doctorate degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field. Established teaching record. Demonstrated potential to achieve national or international recognition in research and/or scholarship.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at www.cu.edu/pbs/

Required Application Materials:  

Applications are only accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com, posting number 812175. You may also use the link www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=63437. Review of applications will begin January 18, 2011 and continue until position is filled.

When applying at www.jobsatcu.com, posting number 812175, applicants must include:
1) A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2) A current CV/resume
3) The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three references.

Additional materials will be required from shortlisted candidates:
• Three letters of reference
• Samples of publications and other evidence of scholarship or creative practice.

Questions should be directed to Professor Lois Brink, Search Committee Chair, lois.brink@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees prior to their employment.

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Applications are only accepted electronically at www.jobsatcu.com, posting number 812175.

When applying, applicants must include:
1) A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2) A current CV/resume
3) The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three references.

Additional materials will be required from shortlisted candidates:
• Three letters of reference
• Samples of publications and other evidence of scholarship or creative practice.

Internal Job Code: 812175

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