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University Landscape Architect

Duke University

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 May 2026

💰 $156,319/yr($78,161/yr – $156,319/yr)

About the role

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke University, we value thoughtful design, environmental stewardship, and the distinctive character of our campus. As the University Landscape Architect, you will play a central role in shaping and sustaining Duke’s outdoor environments—ensuring they reflect our historic context, climate commitments, and high standards of aesthetic quality. Reporting to the Director of Planning & Design, you will join the Office of Planning & Design, a multidisciplinary team with expertise in campus planning, architecture, landscape architecture, CAD, and GIS. Together, you will guide the planning, design, and long-term stewardship of Duke’s campus landscape.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
Minimum of six years of relevant professional experience
Landscape Architecture licensure preferred
Higher education or campus environment experience preferred

Be Bold.

You will help lead the continued evolution of Duke’s campus by overseeing the spaces between buildings, natural areas, circulation systems, and public gathering places. With a high level of accountability, you’ll collaborate with campus partners and external experts to deliver landscape solutions that support Duke’s academic mission and future growth.

What You’ll Do:

Partner with campus user groups, departments, and leadership to understand needs and priorities for exterior campus spaces
Collaborate with consulting landscape architects, architects, civil and environmental engineers throughout all phases of planning and design for capital projects
Develop landscape design plans and oversee implementation of small-scale landscape improvement projects
Assist with the selection and coordination of planning and design consultants
Maintain and enforce Duke’s landscape design guidelines and standards
Ensure all site and landscape projects align with the University Master Plan
Support established working groups and committees related to project planning and design
Stay current with trends, pedagogy, and best practices in landscape architecture and campus planning
Prepare visual and written materials and present landscape-focused initiatives to Duke senior leadership, as needed
Perform related duties in support of campus planning and design initiatives

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of landscape architecture, campus planning, and design
Proven experience producing, supervising, and reviewing landscape plans
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and related software
Strong graphic and visual communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with faculty, staff, internal clients, and external consultants
Excellent written communication skills, including drafting reports, memos, and planning documents

Choose Duke.

Facilities Management supports Duke University’s mission by delivering excellence in planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of facilities, grounds, and utilities. Our work is customer-focused, safe, efficient, and grounded in sustainability.

As part of Facilities Management, you’ll contribute to a campus environment that supports teaching, research, healthcare, and community life—today and for generations to come.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Application Process

Interested applicants should send applications or inquiries to Michelle Jenkins, Human Resources Director for Facilities Management, at fmdhr@duke.edu.
Learn more about Duke Facilities Management: https://facilities.duke.edu

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture. North Carolina Board of Architecture license is also required.

Experience

Eligibility for licensure examination requires three years experience under the direct supervision of a licensed Architect. Thirteen years of training under a licensed Architect may be substituted for the above education and experience per N.C. Board of Architecture. Licensure is still mandatory. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATI