Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture

Applications are invited for appointment as Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture in the Division of Landscape Architecture, Department of Architecture (Ref. 537336), to commence on 1 September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

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. Appointment 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. Exceptionally outstanding candidates for Professor/ Associate Professor may be considered for appointment on tenure terms. 

About the Division: 

The Division of Landscape Architecture offers a rigorous, internationally recognized research and teaching environment within HKU’s Department of Architecture. Staff actively shape the division’s culture through teaching and administrative roles in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. While strengthening regional leadership, the division is developing international collaborations, especially in Southeast Asia and beyond. More info at https://www.arch.hku.hk/programmes_/dla/.

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 Master’s 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. 

For enquiries about the position, please write to Professor Eunice Seng, Head of the Department of Architecture (e-mail: eseng@hku.hk). 

Compensation and Benefits: 

A competitive salary based on qualifications and experience will be offered, with a contract-end gratuity and up to 15% university contribution to a retirement scheme. Benefits include annual and professional leave, medical coverage, free gym and library access, and housing benefits as applicable. 

Application: 

Applicants should apply online by clicking the 'Apply' button 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 December 13, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. 

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency 

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