Director & Lecturer, Landscape Architecture

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, starting September 1, 2027. The role includes teaching a 3:3 load in-person at Amherst, mentoring students, and serving as director and primary advisor for the BSLA program.

Ideal candidates will have an MLA by 2027, at least five years of landscape architecture experience, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and curricular development, with involvement in accreditation

Qualifications

• MLA required by Sep 1, 2027.
• Minimum of five years of landscape architecture experience or related field.
• Ability to teach undergraduate studios and mixed seminars.
• Proven teaching effectiveness and openness to pedagogical innovation.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3:3 load of undergraduate landscape architecture studios and related seminars in person.
• Mentor graduate and honors students on capstone projects and serve as guest critic.
• Direct and advise the BSLA undergraduate program; coordinate scheduling and curriculum.
• Prepare materials for accreditation and reporting; collaborate across the department.

Skills

Teaching

Mentorship

Leadership

Collaboration

Pedagogical innovation

Education

MLA degree

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, starting September 1, 2027. The role includes teaching a 3:3 load in-person at Amherst, mentoring students, and serving as director and primary advisor for the BSLA program.

Ideal candidates will have an MLA by 2027, at least five years of landscape architecture experience, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and curricular development, with involvement in accreditation