Instructors of Urban Design

Ball State University is hiring part-time Instructors of Urban Design for the 2025-2026 academic year. Candidates should have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with significant professional or teaching experience. Responsibilities may include teaching various courses in the Department of Landscape Architecture. Preferred qualifications include a PhD and professional licensure. The position is not remote and requires on-site presence.
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:
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.
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