Lecturer AY - Landscape Architecture

Temporary Faculty Pool Department of Landscape Architecture College Environmental Design The Department of Landscape Architecture at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its Part‑Time Lecturer pool in the Department of Landscape Architecture for part‑time teaching appointments. About Cal Poly Pomona Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22‑campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn‑by‑doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. It is situated on the historic 1,400‑acre campus that was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate Kellogg. Cal Poly Pomona acknowledges that it resides on the traditional territories of the Tongva and Tataviam people, who are the caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by more than 1,400 faculty across 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. About the College of Environmental Design The mission of the College of Environmental Design (ENV) is to provide outstanding academic and professional learning experiences within an interdisciplinary structure. Creative excellence, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility guide ENV's programs since its establishment in 1970. Moving forward, ENV strengthens its emphasis on thematic clusters addressing environmental sustainability, regeneration, resilience, health and wellness, and cultural preservation. Our award‑winning programs offer professional degrees at undergraduate and graduate levels in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning; undergraduate Art History and Visual Communication Design; and graduate Regenerative Studies. Faculty research, professional and creative activities are brought into the classroom through support and recognition, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting faculty expertise and influence. We seek opportunities for engagement with practice in California, nationally, and internationally. We are educating the future leaders of the design professions and strive to ensure that all constituencies represent California’s diversity. About the Department of Landscape Architecture Cal Poly Pomona’s Department of Landscape Architecture was established in 1957 with the Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) program. Our Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program, established in 1972, has long been recognized for its focus on groundbreaking ecological planning and regenerative design solutions and just celebrated its 50th year. We cultivate success through a diverse culture of experiential learning, discovery, and innovation. We demonstrate academic quality, relevance, and excellence through teaching, learning, scholarship, and creative activities of our student‑centered faculty. We actively engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across the university that align with our mission to advance environmental sustainability, regeneration, and resilience, including long‑term partnerships with the Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies founded by Professor Emeritus John T. Lyle in 1994. We are committed to being model for inclusive design programs, inspiring creativity and innovation, embracing local and global social and environmental challenges, and transforming lives through sustainable and equitable design. Our students and faculty are positioning themselves to lead and support an equal, diverse, and inclusive vision for the global future of landscape architecture within Southern California’s complex, transforming ecologies and cultures. The Position The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during Summer Sessions may also be available. Subject Areas Landscape design; landscape construction methods; and/or planting design and ecology Computer graphic software including AutoCAD, Adobe CS, and modeling/rendering programs Rhino, Lumion and/or similar software; hand‑drafting and sketching methods Climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation including related methods, practice, and technologies 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 and technologies 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; and/or interdisciplinary research methods Responsibilities Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses. Minimum Qualifications A terminal degree in landscape architecture or related discipline relevant to the curriculum; and/or CA PLA licensure with a minimum of five years of professional practice experience in one of the specific areas of the curriculum; and/or A minimum of ten years of professional practice experience and recognized expertise in one of the specific areas of the curriculum. Preferred Qualifications A terminal degree in landscape architecture or related discipline Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish 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 Benefit Information Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester only. The full‑time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: 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 total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. For additional information about the university benefits, please see the official CSU benefits page. Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Background Check A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Out of State Employment In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State 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. It is also expected that faculty establish an on‑campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities. Mandated Reporter 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. International Candidates Cal Poly Pomona is not currently sponsoring faculty for H‑1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F‑1, J‑1, or O‑1), Cal Poly Pomona is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H‑1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions, please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs. We strongly recommend that faculty review their individual circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal counsel. Clery Act In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at the official CSU Clery Act pages. EEO Statement 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 Pomona 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 Pomona 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, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws, and CSU’s 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. Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. 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