Lecturer in Landscape Architecture Announcement

Position Summary: 

The College of Environment and Design (CED) at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of full-time Lecturer. The CED seeks candidates with professional expertise within the field of Landscape Architecture to teach courses in various year levels within the program. Teaching responsibilities will include a mix of undergraduate and graduate classes in Landscape Architecture. We are particularly interested in candidates who can effectively teach design studios with projects ranging from site design to regional planning, urban design, site engineering, and construction materials and methods. For more detailed information about the curriculum and courses offered, please visit the following links: https://ced.uga.edu/programs/undergraduate/curriculum/  https://ced.uga.edu/programs/graduate/mla/curriculum/

We seek individuals with a deep passion for teaching and mentoring students who are great collaborators and are excited to engage in interdisciplinary teamwork. This non-tenure track position starts on August 1, 2025, and is an academic year appointment (9 months). The position of Lecturer is defined as a 100% teaching and service position without a research expectation. The position is annually renewable, and career advancement opportunities exist with promotions to senior and principal levels. Successful appointment as a non-tenure track Lecturer will require teaching up to 24 credit hours per academic year. Please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Lecturers here: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/promotion-guidelines/

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A professionally accredited MLA degree or an accredited BLA degree with a terminal degree in an allied design discipline.

• Five years professional work experience under supervision of a licensed landscape architect.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Teaching at the college level and a demonstrated record of professional accomplishment that includes design awards or similar recognition.

• Landscape architecture licensure.

• Demonstration of teaching, professional practice, and/or design expertise that is highly recognized by peers.

• Proficiency using the digital tools of the profession including at minimum the Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.

• Proficiency using digital tools of the profession beyond those listed as minimum, such as Civil3D, Revit, GIS, Rhino, Lumion, etc.

• The ability to graphically convey design thoughts and ideas by hand.

About the University of Georgia: 

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta.

Athens is a progressive city noted for its beautiful surroundings, great neighborhoods, rich history, and diverse intellectual, recreational, and cultural opportunities. It is consistently named one of the best college towns in the United States and is known for its music scene and college athletics (www.visitathensga.com).

About the CED: 

UGA’s College of Environment and Design (CED) is home to the oldest landscape architecture program in the Southeast and one of the largest BLA programs in the United States. In addition to the BLA and MLA programs, the College provides Masters of Historic Preservation, Masters of Urban Planning and Design, and PhD degrees, as well as certificates in Environmental Ethics, Cultural Landscapes, and Historic Preservation. The College’s global presence includes regular programming at UGA’s campus in Cortona, Italy, and a strong working relationship with Nanjing Forestry University and Beijing Forestry University. Learn more about the College of Environment and Design at www.ced.uga.edu. 

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

Please provide the following:

• A letter of interest noting your job qualifications and teaching interests. 

• Resume / CV. 

• A portfolio illustrating professional practice experience and built or designed work.

• The names of three references with title, email address, and phone number. 

• Applicants with prior teaching experience should submit course names, semesters, and roles, along with any applicable student work and course evaluations. These may be integrated into the portfolio, if preferred.

Evaluation of candidates will commence February 3, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. For more information, please contact Tom Jones, search committee co-chair, at tom@uga.edu.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodation or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). 

For information and to apply for the Lecturer position, please see 

https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/408110