Job Description

Description

Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture

School of Architecture Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (SAPL) invites applications for a

Full Time tenure-track position

in Landscape Architecture at the rank of

Assistant Professor

in the area of

Advanced Technologies and Fabrication

.


We are seeking candidates well-rounded in the traditions of craft and building in landscape architecture, as well as emerging digital technologies and fabrication.


This appointment will be made in the Teaching Focused Stream.


Teaching Focused Stream Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach studio courses and courses in their areas of specialization. While a robust research program is not expected, candidates will be given opportunities to develop research collaborations, supervise students and apply for funding support for these activities.


We are committed to design innovation and educating our students to craft imaginative designs that employ both traditional and emerging technologies, materials, and construction methods. The 2024 MLA Strategic Plan emphasizes Craft and Technical Acumen among its four core values, and we aim to incorporate landscape architecture fabrication and advanced computational tools for landscape analysis, design, and representation into the curriculum.


In addition to oering professional degrees - Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Planning, and Master of Architecture - as well as research-focused degrees at the master's and doctoral levels, SAPL is entering an exciting phase of growth. This growth includes the recent launch of a groundbreaking transdisciplinary Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI) and a strengthened focus on community-engaged teaching and research through our Schools move to a new home in downtown Calgary in January 2026.


This position is part of our expansion of faculty to support growth in our Master of Landscape Architecture and the addition of the BDCI, now in its 3rd year. Successful candidates will be expected to teach in both the Master of Landscape Architecture and the Undergraduate Bachelor of Design in City Innovation programs.


The

Master of Landscape Architecture

is a rst professional graduate degree in landscape architecture accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Council (LAAC) of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA). The Program's curriculum incorporates the breadth of the accreditation standards and required competencies. It prepares students for careers in landscape architecture and professional registration in the provincial and Canadian context. Graduates also benet from reciprocity with certication bodies across North America. The Program is a three-year curriculum, comprising a Foundation year and M1 and M2 years. It is a course-based degree structured around a sequence of core design studios, technology courses, and design theory and methods courses, preparing future landscape architecture professionals and leaders with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to address the environmental and societal challenges of our time through innovative design.


The

Bachelor of Design in City Innovation (BDCI)

provides students with a design-based framework for understanding the world and its challenges, equipping them to create inclusive and sustainable solutions for cities. Through hands-on, studio-based learning, students engage with real-world projects that address pressing urban issues. Cross-cultural experiences, combined with literacy in advanced digital design tools, data science, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, broaden perspectives and foster innovation aimed at improving communities and society.


We are searching for faculty with a passion and potential to reshape design education to better address the pressing challenges facing the built environment, and who want to be part of a strong and vibrant community that respects and values diversity and differences. A commitment to climate action, social justice, community impact, and value-informed innovation informs our approach to teaching, research, and outreach, and we are looking for individuals with similar values who are interested in taking their career and our school to the next level. You will be joining colleagues with a diverse range of backgrounds, interests and experiences as educators and researchers.

Qualications Required for the Teaching-Focused Stream

Master's degree in Landscape Architecture. Demonstrated and signicant professional experience in landscape architecture. Demonstrated teaching excellence in design studios in landscape architecture, as well as theory or technical courses related to landscape architecture competencies. Demonstrated professional experience and teaching excellence in the traditions of craft and building in landscape architecture, as well as emerging digital technologies and fabrication. A working and demonstrable knowledge of contemporary and emerging design tools that support both the studio environment and lecture courses. Demonstrated design leadership. Peer review recognition of landscape architecture practice excellence through awards/publications/exhibitions.

A post-professional degree, including a PhD (completed or in progress), is an asset but not required.


The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue professional registration in the Canadian Society of Landscape Architecture (CSLA).


In addition to teaching, successful candidates in the Teaching Focused Stream will be expected to establish and maintain an active critical professional practice, supervise practice-oriented student research, participate in the School through service activities as required, and engage in community outreach through SAPL partnerships.

Additional Information

The Master of Landscape Architecture and BDCI programs utilize a number of software packages in the core curriculum. Proficiency in all these packages is not required, but candidates should speak to any special skills in these areas in their applications, in addition to highlighting their expertise in the use of advanced technologies specific to the position's specialties.

Core Platforms + Adobe CS - including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AfterEffects, etc.
+ AutoCAD
+ ArchGIS
+ Rhino3d, Grasshopper + Plug-ins
+ Blender
+ Rendering software - Varied
Often Used + Revit, Rhino inside Revit
+ Unreal Engine/Unity
+ Maya/Houdini/Cinema 4D


To review courses offered by the Master of Landscape Architecture and the BDCI programs, please visit the links below.


MLA - https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/MLNDMLND (Note: In 2024-2025, the Program has developed curricular changes, anticipated to be effective the next academic year. Changes include the addition of an advanced modeling and fabrication course to the site technology course sequence).


BDCI - https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/ARCHBDCI


Candidates are welcome to provide feedback on courses in these programs that they feel would fit their teaching experience and skillsets.

Application Instructions

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit your application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments.


A complete application includes:

Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information for three referees A statement of teaching, scholarly, and professional experience and expertise A portfolio including relevant samples of design research, design practice, and student work (collaborative work should include attribution)

Maximum combined file size is 10 MB. Allowed formats are .doc and .pdf.


Review of applications will begin immediately, and the positions are open until filled. Applications received before January 2nd, 2026, will be reviewed in the first round of reviews. Subsequent review of applications will take place as needed.


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments

(

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)


For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Academic Careers website

. For more information about the School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape, click here.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.