Job Description

Adjunct Lecturer - School of Landscape Architecture(Part Time) (Multiple Positions) Posting Number
req26391 Department
Sch of Landscape Architecture Department Website Link CAPLA Location
Tucson Campus Address
1040 N Olive Rd., Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights

The School of Landscape Architecture and Planning is looking to fill multiple positions of Adjunct Lecturer in Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Built Environments, and Heritage Conservation. We seek faculty who can work with students and colleagues and teach topics related to GIS, urban ecology, public lands management, landscape architectural design, and/or heritage conservation and historic preservation. We seek faculty who can work with students and colleagues, and individuals who have experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives. This position will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

This is a part-time, non-tenure track position. The duties include teaching one to two courses per semester online, in-person, or both.

CAPLA is an international leader in the development of sustainable design and planning solutions for arid regions of the world. CAPLA’s setting in Tucson offers inspiration and guidance to faculty and students working directly with the Sonoran Desert with applications that transfer globally.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach one to two courses per semester.
• Prepare syllabi and course assignments.
• Deliver classroom lectures and instructional activities.
• Create, grade, and critique student assignments.
• Prepare and grade exams.
• Evaluate overall student performance in the course.
• Participate in relevant department faculty meetings as appropriate.
• Additional duties may be assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities

• Ability to work with various students and colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

• A terminal degree or have a minimum of three years of professional experience in the field (excluding teaching).

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional licensure or certification.
• Successful college or university teaching experience.
• Experience managing web-based and remote learning environments.

Rank
Lecturer Tenure Information
Adjunct (NTE) FLSA
Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
8 - 16 Job FTE
0.20 - 0.40 Work Calendar
Academic Job Category
Faculty Benefits Eligible
No Benefits Rate of Pay
DOE Compensation Type
Per Course Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
4 Target Hire Date
7/1/2026 Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
James Simpson,

jgsimpso@arizona.edu
Open Date
6/30/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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