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The Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC), an outreach center within the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD) is seeking a talented and motivated Landscape Designer for a restricted, non-tenure track Administrative and Professional (A/P) faculty position. Reporting to CDAC’s Director and working closely with the Project Manager, this role involves contributing to interdisciplinary teams composed of faculty, staff, and student employees to develop conceptual landscape designs that serve community needs. The initial appointment will be for one year with the opportunity for renewal.

The Landscape Designer will be instrumental in advancing community-centered projects through design development, visualization, and engagement processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to create a meaningful impact in communities while gaining valuable hands-on experience in landscape design, participatory processes, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Job Description:
The Landscape Designer will be responsible for developing conceptual landscape designs and site plans at various scales, accompanied by renderings, perspectives, sections, and animated walk-throughs as well as plant material selection to create plant palettes. This role also helps prepare for and participates in community meetings, writes and prepares project reports, mentors student employees, and keeps project files and teams well-organized.

Other responsibilities may include supporting special initiatives, assisting in project investigations, assisting with the preparation of the CDAC newsletter or other public relations needs, helping prepare for meetings, contributing to strategic planning efforts, engaging in advancement activities, and providing IT support to CDAC staff and students in collaboration with AAD’s IT team, especially as it relates to ensuring software is up to date.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who can also work independently, has exceptional organizational skills and a pro-active approach to anticipating needs and plans ahead, manage and prioritize multiple deadlines, communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), and is detail-oriented.

A willingness to travel regularly within the Commonwealth, including some evening, weekend, and overnight trips, is required.

- Master of Landscape Architecture or a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with at least three years of experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the design process
- Demonstrated landscape design and site design experience
- Intermediate proficiency with design and other software platforms (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, PowerPoint)

- Familiarity with sustainable design and historic landscape preservation
- Knowledge of plant materials
- Experience facilitating or organizing community engagement meetings
- Ability to produce hand graphics
- Demonstrated familiarity with architectural and/or interior design

For full consideration, interested applicants should submit:

• One-page cover letter
• Current resume or CV
• Digital portfolio of design work (not to exceed 20 pages, including title and end pages)
• Contact information for three professional references

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

Salary range is $60,000 - $65,000 per year

40 hours per week; as needed

September 22, 2025 - review of applications will commence on this date and continue until the position is filled

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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