Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Landscape Architecture AY 2526

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PARTTIME POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ON VERY SHORT NOTICE.

The Landscape Architecture Department seeks applicants for a pool of parttime lecturers with positions available as determined by need during theacademic year beginning September 11 2025. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications experience and time base.

Primary responsibilities are to teach in one or more of the following core subject areas:

a) Lowerand upperdivision design studios and Integrated Learning Courses (ILCs);

b) Landscape representation hand and digital graphics that include 2 or 3dimensional graphics and drafting CAD drafting and/or GIS software;

c) Landscape architecture construction including site engineering construction document preparation and implementation strategies

d) Environmental systems and landscape ecology

e) Planting design

The department is especially interested in candidates committed to support and success of firstgeneration and underrepresented students.

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024 the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are:
Lecturer A: $5507$6677
Lecturer B: $6221$13224
Lecturer C: $6825$14523
Lecturer D: $8593$15211

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

This position is open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal antidiscrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.

Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talentdiversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field. Experience to fulfill a special need in the department will be considered with an undergraduate degree from various disciplines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching and/or professional practice experience is valuable but not required.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children concerns for the safety and security of people animals or property or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will not sponsor an H1B for this position.

For health and wellbeing Cal Poly is a smoke & tobaccofree campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) OutofState Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Landscape Architecture Department at Cal Poly is dedicated to providing the highest quality educational experience for its students within a changing world and profession. The fiveyear curriculum for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree is characterized by faculty who assist students to become independent learners and responsible for their education. Our diverse faculty creates a learning environment shared with 205 students in the department and within the College of Architecture and Environmental Design with approximately 2300 students divided among five departments: Architectural Engineering Architecture City and Regional Planning Construction Management and Landscape Architecture. The program emphasizes the integration of general education art and design with the understanding of natural and social systems in various environmental settings. Our goal is to develop leaders in the profession.

HOW TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin May 14 2025. In addition to the online faculty application ALL APPLICANTS are expected to attach and/or provide:

1 A Cover Letter that includes the candidates teaching and professional interests and experiences.

2 A Resume/Curriculum Vitae

3 Unofficial transcripts

4 Candidates statement on teaching philosophy

5 Three 3 professional references with names and email addresses

6 If applicable a list of all courses that you have taught at Cal Poly or any other university campus including Course Number Course Title Term/Year Taught CSU Campus and CSU Department. Please also include a list of courses you are requesting consideration to teach.

NEW APPLICANTS: An unofficial copy of your transcript may be scanned and attached to your application although a sealed official transcript and three reference letters will be needed prior to an actual appointment.

Pool closes:March 31 2026