Instructors of Urban Design

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7301807 (Ref.No. BSU46683)
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Landscape Architecture, R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning, is seeking prospective part-time instructors for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, 2025-2026. Possible teaching assignments may include introductory courses, studio courses, or MUD courses.

Ball State University welcomes applications for Instructors of Urban Design.

Job Function:

Minimum Experience:

Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, or related field from an accredited* institution, by date of appointment
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, or related field from an accredited* institution and an advanced degree
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, or related field from an accredited* institution and meet four of the following criteria:

Relevant professional licensure (landscape architecture, architecture, interior design, engineering, planning, etc.)
Record of discipline-based scholarship or creative work (5+ examples)
Cumulative 10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture or related discipline or 20+ years teaching experience in a professional degree program
Cumulative 4+ peer-reviewed professional awards
Cumulative 4+ invited lectures and/or presentations for professional work
Cumulative 2+ leadership roles in professional organizations
Membership or certification (ASLA, AIA, NCARB, APA, etc.; SITES AP and LEED certification, etc.)

*Or International equivalent
AND

Professional work experience and/or teaching experience in two or more of the following landscape architecture areas: design studio practice, evidence-based design methods, design communications, interdisciplinary foundational level design, history, research methods/theory, ecology and the built environment with a focus on green infrastructure, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, landscape engineering, equitable communities, productive landscapes, design build, and professional practice.
Evidence of scholarly and/or professional abilities and achievements via published or built works, professional reports, and/or affiliations and service roles with professional organizations and higher education institutions that can enrich teaching and learning in the professional curricula.

Preferred Experience:

PhD in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, or a related field from an accredited institution or related discipline with an established design practice/research agenda
Professional licensure
Exemplary studio teaching experience
Three to five recent years of experience in landscape architecture or related practice
Commitment to collaboration and professional collegiality

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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