Adjunct Lecturer - School of Landscape Architecture(Part Time) (Multiple Positions)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 27,900 - 44,640; Part time

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA is seeking Adjunct Lecturers for the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning. This part-time role involves teaching one to two courses per semester in landscape architecture, sustainable design, and heritage conservation. Ideal candidates should possess a terminal degree or relevant experience and have a commitment to student engagement.

Application is encouraged for those who are passionate about education and the environment. Additional duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• A terminal degree or a minimum of three years of professional experience in the field (excluding teaching).
• Relevant professional licensure or certification is preferred.
• Successful college or university teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience managing web‑based and remote learning environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to two courses per semester.
• Prepare syllabi and course assignments.
• Deliver classroom lectures and instructional activities.
• Create, grade, and critique student assignments.
• Prepare and grade exams.
• Evaluate overall student performance in the course.
• Participate in relevant department faculty meetings as appropriate.

Skills

Ability to work with various students and colleagues

Education

Terminal degree or a minimum of three years of professional experience

Job description

Adjunct Lecturer - School of Landscape Architecture (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)

The School of Landscape Architecture and Planning is looking to fill multiple positions of Adjunct Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Built Environments, and Heritage Conservation. We seek faculty who can work with students and colleagues and teach topics related to GIS, urban ecology, public lands management, landscape architectural design, and/or heritage conservation and historic preservation. This part‑time, non‑tenure track position will involve teaching one to two courses per semester online, in‑person, or both.

CAPLA is an international leader in the development of sustainable design and planning solutions for arid regions of the world. CAPLA’s setting in Tucson offers inspiration and guidance to faculty and students who work directly with the Sonoran Desert and whose work transfers globally.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach one to two courses per semester.
• Prepare syllabi and course assignments.
• Deliver classroom lectures and instructional activities.
• Create, grade, and critique student assignments.
• Prepare and grade exams.
• Evaluate overall student performance in the course.
• Participate in relevant department faculty meetings as appropriate.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with various students and colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

• A terminal degree or a minimum of three years of professional experience in the field (excluding teaching).

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional licensure or certification.
• Successful college or university teaching experience.
• Experience managing web‑based and remote learning environments.

Additional Information

Rank: Lecturer

Tenure Information: Adjunct (NTE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8 - 16

Job FTE: 0.20 - 0.40

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: Per Course

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 4

Target Hire Date: 7/1/2026