Part-Time Lecturer Pool - Landscape Architecture (AY 25/26) - OPT FOR HEALTHY LIVING : Job Details

Apply now Job no: 547293 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: San Luis Obispo Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Architecture

APPOINTMENTS FROM THE PART-TIME 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 part-time lecturers, with positions available as determined by need during the 2025-2026 academic 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:

The department is especially interested in candidates committed to support and success of first-generation 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: $5,507-$6,677 Lecturer B: $6,221-$13,224 Lecturer C: $6,825-$14,523 Lecturer D: $8,593-$15,211

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's 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. Teaching 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.

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 five-year curriculum for the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree is characterized by faculty who assist students to become independent learners and responsible for their education.

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:

Pool closes: March 31, 2026