All Things Urban

With over 40,000 students and more than 9,000 employees, the University of Copenhagen is the largest institution of research and education in Denmark. The purpose of the University – to quote the University Statute – is to ’conduct research and provide further education to the highest academic level’.

The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a position as tenure track assistant professor in landscape architecture and urban design. The academic focus of this position is on collaborative design methods and practice led research approaches where design act as both fabricating and investigating actions. The research will explore the interplay between public space production and urban transformation processes within contemporary urban planning and design practice. A particular thematic attention will be on urban experimental’ practices such as co-design approaches, temporary uses and short-term interventions in the context of redevelopment of urban spaces and landscapes. The candidate will teach design studio courses at both bachelor and master level and take on individual supervision for bachelor projects and master thesis in the landscape architecture program. The tenure track assistant professor must have design education and an academic standing within landscape architecture / urban design showing internationally competitive research, and / or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact. In addition, we prefer candidate with as many of the following competences as possible : - A background in landscape architecture, architecture or urban design with strong foundation in both academics and design practice. - Experience in practice led and design based research. - Experience in teaching design studios. - International network and academic outreach. - Ability to bridge academia and practice through external collaborations and knowledge dissemination. - Insight into contemporary urban transformation practices such as community design approaches and experimental short-term interventions. The candidate is expected to perform teaching at Danish taught courses within a few years time frame and to conduct research in a context of Danish communities of citizen groups and local organisations. As assistant professor, you are expected to have a clear and forward-looking visions and plans for the development of your research towards future impact. You must have good cooperation skills, abilities for self-management and experience from collaboration with stakeholders beyond academia is an advantage. The tenure track assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication / scientific communication. You will participate in research-based teaching of courses and examination at BSc and MSc level and develop your teaching skills as well as co-supervise PhD students. You will be expected to develop your own as well as collaborative research applications, and be committed to project management and interdisciplinary collaboration. You will build an international scientific network, develop collaboration with stakeholders and collaborate closely with colleagues at the department and contribute to collegial development of the department including participation in scientific and social events. To a limited extent the position may also include other duties. Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered. Your work place will be at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (IGN). IGN conducts research and education on the past, present and future physical, chemical and biological environments of the Earth and their interactions with societal and human systems to provide graduates and research in support of sustainable future solutions for society. The position is placed at the division of Landscape Architecture and Planning. You will become part of the research group for Landscape Architecture and Urbanism that approach the field of landscape architecture and urban design from a humanities and design centered perspective.

The position is open from 1 January 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. The starting salary is currently up to DKK 430.569 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 73.627). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

DKK 430.569

This job is available for international candidates.