Department of Landscape Architecture
Faculty of Architecture
University of Manitoba
The Positions: The Department of Landscape Architecture at the
University of Manitoba invites applications for two full-time
tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence
as early as July 1st 2006 or as soon thereafter. Teaching
responsibilities will include design studio, seminar, and lecture
format courses at the undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. level in the
Faculty of Architecture. Candidates shall demonstrate the
ability to teach and to inspire students at all levels, and the
ability to facilitate the integration of design within core areas of
the curriculum. Candidates with demonstrated excellence in
landscape architectural design and a research interest in ecological
design, landscape ecology, landscape urbanism or ecological
regionalism are invited to apply to Position #BC464.
Candidates with demonstrated excellence in landscape architectural
design and a research interest in landscape architecture history and
theory, design communication (including digital), or construction
technology are invited to apply for Position #CS652. Candidates
may be considered for either position. Other responsibilities
include creative/scholarly work, advising graduate students and the
performance of service and/or outreach duties.
Qualifications. The candidates require a Master's degree in
Landscape Architecture or related discipline from an accredited
institution and be eligible for membership in a component organization
of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA).
Candidates holding, or completing their PhD are preferred, but
consideration will be given to those interested in pursuing research
at the Ph.D. level.
Salary. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience. The appointment will be in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the current Collective Agreement between the
University of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Faculty
Association.
Faculty and Program. The Faculty of Architecture is dedicated to
studies in the design of human settlements. It comprises four
graduate departments offering first professional degrees in
Architecture, City Planning, Interior Design or Landscape
Architecture, a three-year inter-disciplinary undergraduate program in
Environmental Design and a new Ph.D. in Design and in Planning.
The Faculty hosts a number of inter-department international studios
and encourages a high level of inter-disciplinary collaboration.
The program in Landscape Architecture is fully accredited by the CSLA
with equivalency with the ASLA. Further details can be obtained
from our web site www.umanitoba/faculties/architecture/la.
Application Details. The University of Manitoba encourages
applications from qualified women and men, including members of
visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with
disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply,
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a portfolio of their
professional work, research and creative activities together with the
names of three (3) referees by Monday 27th February 2006. The
positions will remain open until filled. Application materials,
including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the
"Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
(Manitoba)".
Applications and inquiries should carry the position reference # BC464
or #CS652 and be addressed to Professor Ted McLachlan, Chair of
Department of Landscape Architecture Search Committee, Faculty of
Architecture, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T
2N2. Facsimile: 204 474 7532 E-Mail:
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Karen Wilson Baptist
Assistant Professor
Department of Landscape Architecture
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
204-474-7289 [log in to unmask]
