Louisiana State University

The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture seeks a dynamic Director to contribute to the teaching, research, and service missions of the school, the interdisciplinary setting of the College of Art & Design, and the collaborative opportunities offered by Louisiana State University (LSU). The Director is the executive officer of the school and is responsible to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost through the Dean of the College of Art & Design. The Director is expected to provide innovative and visionary leadership, advance their research and scholarly interests, and exhibit dedication to advancement in all areas of the school. LSU invites applications and nominations for this position for an anticipated appointment commencing on July 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership for the educational programs in the school and college and broader alignment with LSU’s academic mission and initiatives.
  • Promotes excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and engagement.
  • Prepares and executes the school’s budget.
  • Cultivates external resources to support the school\’s initiatives.
  • Assumes responsibility for managing the school\’s quality, effectiveness, and progress.
  • Provides leadership in developing and implementing the schools’ vision and mission and collaborates with faculty in curriculum development.
  • Facilitates and supports faculty growth, development, and mentoring.
  • Supervises faculty performance and recommends all appointments and other personnel actions relating to the school\’s academic and non-academic staff.
  • Encourages and facilitates communication, understanding, and collegiality while providing professional leadership.
  • Participates in design reviews, advising, and mentoring and actively supports community building in the school and within the profession.
  • Promotes the public image of the school and university and increases the visibility of the school.
  • Participates on graduate committees and maintains membership in the Graduate School Council.

Qualifications

Minimum

  • Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
  • At least one professional degree in Landscape Architecture (undergraduate or graduate) or a related field and/or equivalent degree from outside North America.
  • Demonstrated leadership and administrative skills through experience or training.
  • Distinguished record in teaching, research, and service sufficient to merit tenure.

Preferred

  • A Ph.D. or licensure in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
  • Academic administrative experience, including management of budgets, personnel, and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Experience with the accreditation process for undergraduate and graduate professional programs.

Link: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0302-Julian-T-White-Hall/Director–Robert-Reich-School-of-Landscape-Architecture_R00097367

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