Lecturer AY - Landscape Architecture

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 74,515; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance for employees

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading state university in California invites applications for part-time Lecturer positions in the Department of Landscape Architecture. Candidates should possess a terminal degree or relevant professional experience. Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses in landscape architecture and conducting office hours. The position offers a salary range based on qualifications and comes with competitive benefits. Teaching may occur during flexible hours including evenings and weekends, beginning on short notice.

Qualifications

• Must have a terminal degree or California PLA licensure with sufficient experience.
• Prior teaching experience is favored, especially at the college level.
• Strong expertise in areas relevant to landscape architecture is critical.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the landscape architecture curriculum.
• Conduct office hours based on teaching load.
• Assignments may vary to include evenings or weekends.

Skills

Landscape design

Landscape construction methods

Teaching and course management

Computer graphic software (AutoCAD, Adobe CS)

Modeling/rendering programs (Rhino, Lumion)

Climate mitigation

Ecosystem sciences

Geospatial technologies

Research skills

Education

Terminal degree in landscape architecture

California PLA licensure

Ph.D. in landscape architecture

Job description

Temporary Faculty Pool

Department of Landscape Architecture, College Environmental Design, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Position

Part‑time Lecturer positions in the Department of Landscape Architecture. Positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates must be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term runs from late August to mid‑December, the Spring term from mid‑January to mid‑May, with possible summer teaching opportunities.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum.
• Conduct weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.
• Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Subject Areas

• Landscape design, landscape construction methods, planting design and ecology.
• Computer graphic software (AutoCAD, Adobe CS), modeling/rendering programs (Rhino, Lumion), hand‑drafting and sketching methods.
• Climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation.
• Ecosystem sciences such as biology, urban ecology, plant science, and horticulture.
• Earth system science and hazard‑resilient design; ecological, hydrological and other civil engineering methods.
• Geospatial technologies such as geo‑AI, machine learning, and environmental sensing.
• Advanced digital design and communication technologies such as AR/VR, digital twins, digital fabrication; interdisciplinary research methods.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in landscape architecture or a related discipline relevant to the curriculum; and/or
• California PLA licensure with a minimum of 5 years of professional practice experience in one of the specific areas of the curriculum; and/or
• Minimum of 10 years of professional practice experience and recognized expertise in one of the specific areas of the curriculum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in landscape architecture or a related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to provide evidence of strong teaching.
• Research, scholarship, and/or creative activities related to landscape architecture and related fields as described in the position description.
• Expertise in quantitative research, qualitative research, and/or effective integration of both.

Salary and Benefits

Initial rank and salary are based on professional experience and educational background. Initial appointments are for one semester only. Monthly base salaries are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month.

Salary ranges for the respective ranks (as of July 2024):

• Lecturer A: $5,507 – $6,677
• Lecturer B: $6,221 – $13,224
• Lecturer C: $6,825 – $14,523
• Lecturer D: $8,593 – $15,211

The CSU system offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement and tuition assistance for employees and qualifying dependents.

Disclosures

Applicants must disclose whether they have received a final administrative or judicial determination of sexual harassment within the last seven years only after meeting the minimum qualifications. Applicants who reach final stages of the process must sign a release form authorizing the release of information to the CSU.

Background Check

A background check, including criminal records, must be satisfactorily completed. Offer of employment is conditional and may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found.