Lecturer in 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

Job Summary

The Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning (LARP) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Landscape Architecture expected to start on September 1, 2027.

Essential Functions

We are looking for an inspiring individual to serve as teacher, mentor and leader in our professional accredited Landscape Architecture programs. Teaching responsibilities include a 3:3 teaching load. We are particularly interested in applicants capable of teaching a variety of undergraduate landscape architecture studios as well as any one of several possible mixed undergraduate/graduate seminars -- such as a professional practice seminar, graphics/digital technologies, landscape history & theory, construction/ materials, or other topics that suit the specialties and interests of the selected candidate. LARP faculty also mentor graduate and honors students on their capstone projects and serve as guest critics in other studios. All classes are taught in-person at our flagship campus in Amherst.

The selected candidate will also serve as director and primary advisor for students in our Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) undergraduate program. Typical responsibilities include advising majors on course offering and scheduling, career advice, curricular development, helping promote LARP and our landscape architecture program(s), as well as periodically preparing materials for accreditation and internal reporting. Workload and course assignments will be adjusted to commensurate with service responsibilities associated with directing the BSLA undergraduate program. Should those administrative responsibilities change or be reassigned, the teaching load will return to the standard 3:3.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have an MLA as of September 1, 2027, as well as at least five years of experience in Landscape Architecture or a closely related profession.

As this position would bring fresh, relevant perspectives into the classroom while strengthening our connections to practice and emerging technologies. The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness; a strong commitment to pedagogical innovation and adaptation; the ability to work collaboratively with others; and a deep interest in advancing student success.

Preferred Qualifications

Studio and classroom teaching experience in a research university setting is strongly preferred.

Professional or academic experience relevant to advising students and directing an academic program is also strongly preferred.

Relevant professional experience in Landscape Architecture, including licensure, is a plus.