The Canyon House Residency at Utah State University (USU) seeks to recognize thought leaders in landscape architecture, environmental planning, and related disciplines who are interested in exploring opportunities for inspiration, research, collaboration, and renewal.
The Canyon House is situated on the foothills of a mountain valley in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, just steps from a national forest and at the crossroads of the American West. It is intimately linked to a thriving academic community and connected with one of the most diverse landscapes in North America. Ultimately, this program seeks to foster meaningful innovation within the discipline that will positively impact the next generation of landscape architects and planners.
The Residency
The Canyon House Residency is offered by the Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning (LAEP) Department at USU.
The program provides full access to LAEP research facilities, and supports personal interaction with students and faculty within the LAEP Department. This unique setting provides the time, space, and collaboration needed to encourage the exploration of new research paths and enable the critical thinking necessary to propel the landscape-driven design disciplines into distinct areas of thought. Experience this cross-disciplinary opportunity to explore alternative ideas, collaborative student-engagement, and some of the world’s most stunning and diverse landscapes.
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Located in Logan, Utah, the Canyon House Residency sits at the mouth of Logan Canyon, a unique corridor just minutes from hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, and world-class rock climbing.
Situated in the heart of the Intermountain West, it is central to a much more expansive network of national parks and diverse geographies. Within a five-hour radius you can access eight national parks (Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches, Capitol Reef, Great Basin, CanyonLands, Bryce and Zion), world-class public lands, wilderness, and adventure for every season. With access to Salt Lake City and its international airport only one and a half hours away you can get lost and found in no time.
Located in Logan, Utah, the Canyon House Residency sits at the mouth of Logan Canyon, a unique corridor just minutes from hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, and world-class rock climbing.
Situated in the heart of the Intermountain West, it is central to a much more expansive network of national parks and diverse geographies. Within a five-hour radius you can access eight national parks (Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches, Capitol Reef, Great Basin, CanyonLands, Bryce and Zion), world-class public lands, wilderness, and adventure for every season. With access to Salt Lake City and its international airport only one and a half hours away you can get lost and found in no time.
The House
The Canyon House is a 1940’s-era bungalow that was recently transformed into an energy efficient, ADA compliant home and landscape by LAEP students.
The exterior utilizes rainwater harvesting and energy efficient materials. 75% of the operational electricity is produced with wind and solar power generation. The interior has been completely remodeled and the landscaping uses water-wise plantings. In addition to providing a home-base for participants in the residency program, the house demonstrates ways in which an old structure can be improved, made accessible, energy efficient and still fit visually within its neighborhood.
The Department
USU’s Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning department is one of the oldest landscape architecture programs in the country.
Established in 1939, the program has grown from just one faculty member and two graduates to 16 faculty members and over 1,600 graduates. We have an established legacy of excellence that is made possible by our dedicated faculty and exceptional students, and continued by graduates working globally at the top levels of the profession. Our reputation is built on a commitment to research and teaching in sustainability, economy, environment and community. LAEP offers bachelors, masters, and an interdisciplinary PhD degree in landscape architecture and environmental planning.
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The Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at Utah State University invites applicants for the Canyon House Residency’s 2023/24 Distinguished Visiting Scholar/Practitioner.
The Canyon House Residency was established to bring to campus excellent practitioners and scholars in landscape-driven design and planning disciplines to engage with our students. Candidates in all fields are welcome. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their practice and research to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. The Distinguished Visiting Scholar/Practitioner may be variable in length, but at least a one-semester residency position is preferred, with commensurate residence and salary (non-benefited). Residence in the Canyon House may be extended beyond the position.
We intend to make an appointment for either Fall 2023 of Spring 2024 semester.
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2023 and remain open until filled. Anticipated start date: August 28, 2023 or January 8, 2024. Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The Visiting Scholar/Practitioner for the Canyon House Residency will be expected to:
- Lead one LAEP studio and teach in two other LAEP courses, provide one culminating lecture, and collaborate with our students and faculty to amplify their practice-readiness and support our commitment to mentoring underrepresented groups in the field of landscape architecture and environmental planning.
- Contribute to LAEP’s commitment to support the participation of women in the profession as a mentor and exemplary role model with whom our students may engage.
- Amplify our students’ exposure to the current practice of landscape architecture and/or environmental planning through the recipient’s expertise and experience in the field.
- Provide LAEP’s undergraduate and graduate students with progressive instruction and professional training in the recipient’s realm of practice.
Interested applicants should apply online (follow the 'Apply Now' link below). The following materials will be required:
- A curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”;
- A cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in the Canyon House Residency’s Visiting Scholar/Practitioner position to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”;
- A brief prospectus of the research, student engagement, and/or other pertinent activities to be undertaken during the Canyon House Residency, including preferred length of residency to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”;
- The names and contact information of three referees, at least one of whom should be able to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s teaching ability.
