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The Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture (DPLA) seeks a dynamic professional to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Professor. We are looking for a committed teacher/educator who is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion and participation of our diverse, multidisciplinary student body.
This position will teach 18 credits over the course of the 12-month appointment. The 18 credits will combine studios of four-credits, with three-credit classes, (e.g., generally 2 studios per semester or 3 lecture courses per semester, or 1-2 studios in the fall and spring, and 1-2 three-credit summer courses, etc. as needed). The courses will be a combination of Landscape Architecture studio classes, undergraduate classes in the Landscape and Urban Studies program, and graduate classes in the MS in Landscape Architecture and/or the MS or PhD in Urban and Regional Planning programs.
DPLA faculty expertise and interests include urban planning and design, land use policy, ecological restoration, and community food systems and health, resilience, and sustainability. We offer an undergraduate certificate in Collaborative Integrated Design, we support the joint UW-Madison/UW- Milwaukee undergraduate certificate in Architecture, and we offer two undergraduate degrees, a Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board-accredited BLA and a BS/BA in Landscape and Urban Studies; two master's degrees: a Planning Accreditation Board-accredited MS-URPL and a research- based MSLA with an option for ecological restoration specialization; and a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning. Courses in our department serve a broad range of students from degree and certificate programs across campus. For more information see .
- 20% Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction
- 5% Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study
- 40% Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance
- 5% May supervises student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction
- 5% Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline
- 5% Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations
- 10% Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit
- 10% Manages degree programs and/or certificates, develops and collaborates with implementing high impact events and programming
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Required
Bachelor's Degree
Accredited BLA or MLA degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction
Required
Master's Degree
Accredited BLA or MLA degree, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience working as an educator in general education settings.
- Significant experience in site design, and demonstrable enthusiasm, understanding, and competency with Landscape Architecture design principles and methods.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Accredited MS, or PhD in City, Urban, and/or Regional Planning, or closely related discipline.
- Two or more semesters of recent experience teaching introductory to advanced college level courses and studios in Landscape Architecture or a closely related field.
- Significant experience with studio-based courses and instruction about the use and application of digital design tools for site design, analysis, planting, and visual communication.
- Excellent technical capabilities.
- Licensure in Landscape Architecture.
- Experience with curriculum development and evaluation.
- Experience with program management generally or managing academic programs.
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Terminal, 36 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
AUGUST 19, 2024
Salary:Minimum $56,302 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: The Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture (DPLA) is a dynamic network of scholars and stakeholders working to advance healthy, prosperous, equitable, and sustainable built and natural environments in the tradition of the Wisconsin Idea and from the local to global scale. DPLA's scholarship and educational activities will advance sustainable and livable communities, cities, and regions that are vibrant, thriving, and resilient. This is accomplished through integrative teaching, research, and public engagement that seeks solutions to serve human needs and protect the integrity of natural environments. The department, based upon the disciplines of landscape architecture and urban and regional planning, provides opportunities to explore interdisciplinary research, design, planning, and policy analysis at local, regional, and global scales.
COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCES: The College of Letters and Sciences (L&S) provides a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathetic teaching. L&S is proud of the intellectual virtues that are hallmarks of L&S faculty, students, and staff. These include honesty, fair-mindedness, humility, and perseverance. L&S elevates one worthy ideal above all others: the ability and desire to learn over one's lifetime. College is a remarkable period of learning and self-discovery. Giving L&S students the love of learning and the foundation upon which to build will ensure a lifetime of intellectual joy and success.
UW-MADISON: The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a strong reputation as a research university and for producing research that improves people's lives. The University consistently ranks among the top 6 institutions in national research expenditures. In 2015, the University received a community engagement award from the Carnegie Foundation for its commitment to deeply engaging with local, regional, national, and global communities. It is a land-grant institution with an enrollment of about 43,000 students. Madison (pop. 243,000) is the state capital and combines the culture of a large urban area with the comfort of a small city. See .
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To apply for this position you will need to upload one PDF document that includes:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A Statement of Teaching Philosophy that includes approaches to teaching landscape architecture (1-2 pages).
4. Evidence of strong teaching performance (studios, lectures, workshops, etc. in educational settings, such as evaluations from classroom instruction or continuing education programs.
5. Contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.
Eric Schuchardt
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See for further information.
Teaching Assistant Professor(TL055)
Department(s):A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PLANNING & LANDSCAPE ARCH
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Terminal
Job Number:292558-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/