Lecturer, Landscape Architecture, 2025 - 2026 Academic Year (Faculty Wage)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking dedicated Lecturers for non-tenure-track positions in the Department of Landscape Architecture. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, organizing guest lectures, and guiding students through their academic journey. Ideal candidates will have a Master's Degree and a passion for education, with preference given to those with prior teaching experience. Join a vibrant academic community committed to diversity and excellence in education, where your contributions will shape the future of aspiring landscape architects.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teaching and prior university-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated professional expertise in specialized subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Organizing guest lectures and course-specific advising.
• Developing or reviewing curricula and guiding students in research.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Advising

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Ph.D. (preferred)

Job description

This job profile is only for faculty members hired to complete a short-term and/or part-time academic work assignment, such as teaching one or more courses for one or two academic terms.

The Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture at the University of Virginia seeks applications to fill various non-tenure-track instructional Lecturer positions during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.

Specialized subject areas of particular need may include, but are not limited to: Studio, Seminar, Lecture, Intensive Short Course, Visualization, and/or Workshop. Qualified incumbents may be hired into one or more of the specialized areas (Undergraduate and/or Graduate Courses). Other duties may include, but are not limited to: organizing guest lectures, course-specific advising, developing or reviewing curricula, advising, guiding students in their research papers, grading, and/or organizing and leading field trips.

Master's Degree in a relevant field is required. A Ph.D. is preferred but not required. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with prior university-level teaching experience. The qualified candidate should demonstrate professional and/or academic expertise in the specialized subject area and provide evidence of teaching ability and experience which applies to students' achieving the goals and learning outcomes of the program. Compensation will take the form of wages paid on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

To apply, complete an application online through https://jobs.virginia.edu, and attach a current CV, cover letter, and a document containing complete contact information for three references. Search on requisition number R0071974. Only applications completed as instructed above will receive consideration.

This is an at-will faculty wage position. Faculty wage appointments are not eligible for consideration for the Expectation of Continued Employment (ECE) or employee benefits. Faculty wage appointments are subject to change contingent upon available funding and/or course enrollment/cancellation and carry no expectation of renewal.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Brandi Shifflett, Sr. HR Specialist at [e-mail].

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.