Job description

Ref: 536545

Work type: Full-time

Categories: Professoriate Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture in the Division of Landscape Architecture, Department of Architecture (Ref. 536545), to commence in 2027 or as soon as possible. We seek a productive and creative scholar whose research, teaching, and practice engages in critical dialogue with core concepts, histories, theories, and methods in the field of landscape architecture. Appointments will be made on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a terminal degree in Landscape Architecture and preference will be given to those holding professional qualifications and/or a Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture, or to those who have experience in award-winning professional or creative practice. They should demonstrate an emerging record of research, teaching, and design through their scholarship and creative work as evidenced by peer review and successful funding applications. As the Division continues to build regional and international links with academic institutions and innovators working at the intersection of landscape architecture, ecology, and technology, applicants who have of potential for building such partnerships will be favored.

Responsibilities:

The appointee is expected to pursue a productive and innovative research and design agenda in line with their area of expertise and in support of larger Division educational and scholarly aims. Teaching responsibilities may include core and elective seminars and design studio courses within our Bachelor and Masters programs in landscape architecture. The appointee will also be encouraged to attract and supervise PhD students. Broadly, the successful candidate will help build and sustain our innovation in design research and help deliver innovative teaching and community engagement that builds on ongoing research and pedagogical initiatives within the Division.

About the Division:

The Division of Landscape Architecture offers an internationally recognized, rigorous, and dynamic research and teaching environment within the Department of Architecture at the University of Hong Kong. Staff members take an active part in shaping the Division’s culture through both teaching and administrative responsibilities in our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. While we strive to continue to strengthen our regional leadership in the field of Landscape Architecture, we are actively developing international collaborations and building long-term relationships in greater Southeast Asia and beyond. More information about the Division and the Faculty of Architecture at HKU can be found at https://www.arch.hku.hk/programmes_/dla/.

For enquiries about the position, please write to Ivan Valin, Head of the Division of Landscape Architecture (e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]).

Compensation and Benefits:

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and professional leave, medical benefits, and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

How to apply

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online with the following:

• Statement of Interest (~2 pages) describing the applicant’s experience and suitability for the position and their future goals for research or creative practice, and teaching.
• Curriculum vitae
• Portfolio of Research and/or Creative Practice, and Teaching (< 30MB)
• Contact information of three senior academics familiar with the applicant’s teaching and research experience.

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until August 5, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.