Lecturer Pool-Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley (CA)

On-site

USD 68,247 - 203,860

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach in the Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning programs. This role involves engaging with students in various design and planning studios, as well as contributing to the academic community through curriculum development and student advising. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape future leaders in the field while being part of a vibrant academic environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you are passionate about teaching and have a strong background in landscape architecture, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required at the time of application.
Advanced degree or 3 years of relevant professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning.
Hold office hours, assign grades, and prepare course materials.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Environmental Planning

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Position overview

Salary range:
The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdfA reasonable estimate for Lecturer positions is $68,247-$203,860 for full-time annual appointment.

Percent time:
A minimum appointment in this department is 11% for one semester.

Anticipated start:
Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester (August 1st for Fall Semester; January 1st for Spring Semester, May 16 for Summer Sessions), and appointments may be renewable based on the Program's need, funding, and on lecturer performance.

Review timeline:
Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

Application Window

Open date: March 25, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning (LAEP) at UC Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach courses in the department's BA and Master of Landscape Architecture programs, should an opening arise. This includes the following areas such as (but not limited to): graduate and undergraduate design and planning studios, digital and analog landscape representation, applied environmental science, plant identification and use, landscape construction, landscape grading and drainage, history and theory of landscape architecture and environmental planning, and GIS. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester (fall, spring, and summer), depending upon the needs of the Department.

General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and using Cal's electronic resources for course management.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Advanced degree or 3 years of relevant professional experience.

For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

Preferred qualifications

Advanced degree; Master's degree (or equivalent international degree) in Landscape Architecture or related field at time of application.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Interest - Statement of interest.

2-6 pages total. Discuss your prior teaching experience in landscape architecture and environmental planning, including your teaching approach and future teaching interests, and specific efforts and future plans to support the success of all students through curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Portfolio (Max 50MB)
Teaching Evaluations - Any available college or university-level teaching evaluations including student comments.

(Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04740

Help contact: ced-personnel@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.