Assistant Professor - Joint Appointment in City and Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture

Assistant Professor - Joint Appointment in City and Regional
Planning and Landscape Architecture

Clemson University: College of Architecture, Art and Construction:
School of Architecture

Location: LEE III(001279) BLDG001279 FL01 RM131

Open Date: Oct 21, 2026

Description

Clemson University invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor position in a joint appointment between the
City and Regional Planning (CRP) and Landscape Architecture (LA)
programs, both housed in the Richard A. McMahan School of
Architecture within the College of Architecture, Art and
Construction. This position seeks a dynamic scholar and educator
with expertise in design (e.g., regional, community, etc.) urban
planning, and landscape architecture. The successful candidate will
have the opportunity to contribute to both academic programs
through innovative teaching, research, and service that bridges
planning and landscape architecture. Their research agenda should
expand and fortify the footprint of the CRP and LA programs in the
Upstate of South Carolina and the lower Appalachian region,
supporting Clemson's land-grant mission, with an anticipated start
date of August 15, 2027. Responsibilities Teaching: The preferred
candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both CRP
and LA and will be comfortable delivering instruction in both
studio and seminar environments. Advising responsibilities include
CRP terminal theses, BLA capstone studio projects, and MLA terminal
projects. The position also offers opportunities to engage with the
Design and Built Environment (DBE) doctoral program, including
advising doctoral students pursuing interdisciplinary approaches to
urban planning and environmental design. Collaboration: The
candidate will foster collaboration between the two programs by
contributing to the development of interdisciplinary courses,
workshops, and research initiatives that address pressing urban and
environmental issues. Research: The successful candidate will
maintain an active research agenda in a relevant field, including
but not limited to sustainable urban development, landscape
ecology, or climate and urban resilience. They will publish in
high-impact journals and secure external funding to support this
work. Service: The candidate will contribute to the academic life
of both programs by participating in the Richard A. McMahan School
of Architecture and program meetings, advising students, and
engaging in professional service, which may include university
committee work and outreach to professional and community
organizations. About the Program, School, College, and University
Clemson's City and Regional Planning (CRP) and Landscape
Architecture (LA) programs are based in the Richard A. McMahan
School of Architecture on Clemson University's main campus in
Clemson, South Carolina. The programs prepare students to address
regional design, community development, and environmental planning
challenges across the Upstate, the lower Appalachian region, and
the I-85 corridor. The School itself, part of the College of
Architecture, Art and Construction, offers degrees in Architecture,
Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, and City and
Regional Planning to more than 500 students, supported by more than
70 faculty and staff, and participates in the College's
interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Design and the Built
Environment. In 2025, the School was renamed in recognition of a
transformative gift from the late Richard "Dick" McMahan '54, HD
'06, and his wife, the late Mary "Dinky" McMahan. The newly formed
College of Architecture, Art and Construction's (CAAC) portfolio
consists of the School of Architecture, the Department of Art, and
the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development.
With its five undergraduate majors and ten graduate programs as
well as nine centers and institutes the college aims to prepare
over 900 undergraduates and 300 graduate students to transform,
enhance and sustain the built environment and to excel in their
fields by combining practical knowledge with hands-on experiential
learning. Supported by the outdoor Experiential Learning Yard and
Fluid Campus® in Genoa, Italy, Barcelona, Spain, and Charleston,
South Carolina, students learn how to translate their education
into lifelong success. Clemson University is a Carnegie R1 research
university, a classification reaffirmed in 2025, enrolling more
than 29,500 students with an endowment exceeding $1.2 billion and
$334 million in research and development expenditures in the most
recent fiscal year. U.S. News & World Report ranks Clemson 36th
among public universities nationally (2026); Forbes ranks it 33rd
nationally among public colleges and first in South Carolina.
Founded in 1889 as South Carolina's land grant institution, Clemson
is executing Clemson Elevate, a strategic plan built on three
goals: delivering the nation's number one student experience,
doubling research expenditures by 2035, and transforming lives
across South Carolina and beyond. Key Dates for This Search Cycle
Applications received by December 1, 2026 will receive full
consideration Anticipated start date of August 15, 2027

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture,
Urban Design, Architecture, Environmental Design and Planning,
Geography, or a related field is required by the time of
appointment. The successful candidate will bring significant
experience or expertise in landscape architecture or a related
discipline, including an accredited BLA or MLA and/or licensure.
Candidates should demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence or a
demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness in both lecture
and landscape architecture design studio courses, including a
commitment to innovative pedagogy. A robust research agenda that
addresses critical urban, environmental, and/or landscape issues is
required, with evidence of scholarly work or potential for
transformative contributions to the field. Candidates must also
demonstrate strong interdisciplinary communication and
collaboration skills, and the ability to engage students in both
the City and Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture
programs.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in city and
regional planning and/or landscape architecture practice, and the
ability to integrate these fields into a cohesive teaching and
research agenda. Additional value will be placed on knowledge of
current trends in sustainability, climate adaptation, urban
resilience, landscape ecology, related technologies (i.e., GIS), or
artificial intelligence; experience in community-based research,
participatory planning, or urban design processes; and an
established or emerging record of publications in top-tier academic
journals or significant contributions to the field. Candidates
should also bring experience working with different communities and
environments and a commitment to fostering a positive learning
environment that supports multiple perspectives.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1) A cover letter outlining their teaching philosophy, research
interests, and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration

2) Curriculum vitae

3) A statement of research interests and plans for future
research

4) Evidence of teaching effectiveness in lecture and studio-based
instruction (e.g., syllabi, course evaluations, teaching portfolio,
etc.)

5) Names and contact information of three professional references
who can speak to the candidate's qualifications

Applications should be submitted through:

https://apply.interfolio.com/196032

For full consideration, applications must be received by
December 1, 2026. Review will continue until a
suitably qualified candidate is identified.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/196032

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions
are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable
law including disability and protected veteran status.

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