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), 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, 2024
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 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: Monday, Mar 24, 2025 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
Portfolio (Max 50MB)
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
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.
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