Professional-in-Residence, Marie Bickham Endowed Chair

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Job Posting Title:

Professional-in-Residence, Marie Bickham Endowed Chair Position Type:

Faculty Department:

LSUAM AD

- School of Landscape Architecture (Brent Russell Fortenberry (00083078))

Work Location:

0302 Julian T.

White Hall Pay Grade:

Academic Job Description:

The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture at Louisiana State University Marie M. Bickham Endowed Chair should be prepared to participate in the life of the School through teaching, lectures, demonstrations, and/or studio critiques, and engage with both students and faculty. Responsibilities While in Residence, the Bickham Chair participates in a studio, conducts a workshop or seminar, and presents a public lecture. The final assignments of the Chair and the terms of residency are developed in collaboration with the Director of the School of Landscape Architecture and the Dean of the College of Art + Design. Be prepared to participate fully in the daily life of the School of Landscape Architecture and the College of Art + Design. Promotes excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and engagement. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in landscape architecture or a related field. 8 - 10 years experience Significant national or international reputation. Significant record of creative activity through exhibitions, publications, awards, and/or professional achievement. Additional Job Description The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture (RRSLA) is committed to excellence and advancement of landscape architectural education through research, theory and practice, innovation, critical thinking, and iterative making rooted in the context of the Gulf Coast and American South. The school has an established international reputation as one of America's leading and consistently top-ranked programs offering degrees leading to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and the Master of Landscape Architecture. For more than 60 years, the school has produced landscape architects who globally practice and participate in the full spectrum of the discipline. RRSLA has an active, worldwide alumni network that has made stellar contributions over the years in the areas of scholarships, lectureships, and faculty support. The school, with the establishment of the Bickham Chair, annually attracts visiting scholars and professionals to teach and offer innovative enrichment initiatives. The regional setting in the Lower Mississippi River Valley provides broad opportunities to study the interactions of the built environment, ecological systems, and culture in shaping the landscape through design. The school's curriculum offers a range of experiences, including multi-disciplinary collaborations, study-abroad opportunities, travel-embedded design studios, and internships in the United States and abroad. The school is actively engaged in funded research across the United States and the World. Additionally, LSU's 16-acre Hilltop Arboretum features a significant collection of endemic plants, serving as a laboratory and event center for the school and community. The school is in the College of Art & Design, along with Architecture, Art History, Interior Design, and Arts, providing unique opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture seeks a prominent and dynamic individual to fill the Professional in Residence, Marie M. Bickham Endowed Chair for the academic year 2026-2027. Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and list of at least three professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address through the university's online application portal. If you have any questions regarding this search please contact Elizabeth Duffy at eduffy@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

April 29, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 26, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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