Instructors of Urban Design

Ball State University is seeking Instructors of Urban Design in Muncie, IN. The university values inclusiveness, innovation, and community engagement, aiming to provide a premier educational experience. Faculty are expected to be adaptive and engaging teachers while contributing to scholarly work and community service. Ball State offers a competitive benefits package, including healthcare and tuition remission for eligible employees and their families.
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Position Title

Instructors of Urban Design

About this Opportunity

Ball State University welcomes applications for Instructors of
Urban Design.

Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future

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ambitious goals for our second century:

• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every
student.

• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of
our neighbors.

• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of
our alumni.

And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our
enduring
values , we define that which makes our University and its
culture distinctive.

Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive,
and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These
attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse,
interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning
practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging
teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or
scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to
multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic
thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to
student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an
environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each
other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we
can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite
you to be part of our community.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an
attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately
20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight
academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate
programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and
specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage
students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that
empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful
lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance
the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community,
our state, and our world.

Our Statement on Inclusiveness

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring
values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a
commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity
in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a
commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

Benefits and Community

Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for
eligible positions. Click
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• Affordable Healthcare
• Retirement
• Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents,
and spouse)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development

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link to explore:
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Appointment Type

Non-Tenure-track/Contract

Length of Appointment

PT Semester

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be
employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications
• 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

Required Certifications/Licensures

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a background check and education
verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

None.

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity
within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with
disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to
apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any
other legally protected status.

Department

Landscape Architecture:200030

College/Department Information

The Master of Urban Design ( MUD ) is a STEM -designated, one-year,
post-professional degree, designed in the theory and practice of
public-focused interdisciplinary design for cities, towns,
neighborhoods, and places.

Strategically located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis,
Indiana, the MUD program draws from the richness of the urban
downtown local communities and the interdisciplinary nature of the
Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning ( ECAP ). Students
learn to design urban form while innovatively addressing cultural
and environmental concerns. The MUD program offers immersive,
hands-on experiences with each student participating in studio and
community-based projects, charrettes, and workshops led by an
interdisciplinary team of professional practitioners from top
Indianapolis firms and esteemed ECAP faculty.

Department Email or Phone Number

Landarch@bsu.edu

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

202501435F

Number of Vacancies

Multiple

Desired Start Date

08/18/2025

Position End Date

12/12/2025

Posting Date

02/21/2025

Applications Accepted Through Date

06/20/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications
must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will
continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a
sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is
filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to
applicants.)

Information regarding transcripts

Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree
earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU).
Degree verification will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter

In support of your application for this position, please prepare
and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications
and experience align with the elements of the position description
(or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of
our enduring
values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment
to that value in your professional endeavors.

Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio

Optional Documents
• Undergraduate Transcripts
• Master's Transcripts
• Doctorate Transcripts
• Teaching Statement/Portfolio