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Temporary positions are anticipated for lecturers in Landscape and Environmental Design throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
A list of courses that may be available can be accessed at the URL below. This list includes area of degree and experience required to effectively teach these courses. It is possible that courses may be added or omitted from this list as the year progresses. Below is a link to courses in Landscape and Environmental Design (LED)

General Catalog - Landscape & Environmental Design (LED)

Appointment

Date: Several appointments are made each year. The number of courses assigned for each appointment may vary depending on type of course and percentage of appointment.

Service dates are:
Fall Quarter 2026: September 21, 2026 - December, 11, 2026
Winter Quarter 2027: January 4, 2027 - March 19, 2027
Spring Quarter 2027: March 25, 2027 - June 10, 2027

Courses which may be available 2026-2027 (subject to change):
LED 3 - Sustainable Development: Theory & Practice
LED 21 - Landscape & Environmental Design Representation I
LED 140 - Green Building, Design, & Materials
LED 170 - Site Planning & Design Studio
LED 171 - Urban Design & Planning Studio
LED 182 - Advanced Landscape Architecture Studio I
LED 184 - Capstone Landscape Architecture Studio

Duties and Responsibilities: Teach one or more undergraduate studio and/or lecture courses in the Landscape and/or Sustainable Environmental Design majors. Teaching may also involve field trips, exhibitions, special projects and guest speakers. Candidates may be offered one to four courses for the year depending on programmatic need and candidate's availability.
General Information: The Landscape and Environmental Design Program in the Department of Human Ecology at the University of California, Davis, offers approximately 35 courses annually. The Landscape Architecture program includes approximately 70 undergraduate upper-division Landscape Architecture (LDA) majors who are admitted via a highly competitive review process and another 100 undergraduate Pre-Landscape Architecture majors. Additionally there are over 230 Sustainable Environmental Design (SED) majors.
Seven individuals who comprise the permanent faculty typically teach 40% of the undergraduate courses, while lecturers teach 60% of the courses. Lecturers are selected to fill specialized positions that require their professional as well as academic expertise. In any given year, open positions and requirements for individuals to fill them will vary according to permanent faculty teaching assignments. Positions may be full-time or part-time, depending on schedules and expertise.
The University of California enjoys a reputation for excellence that has attracted a distinguished faculty of scholars and scientists in all fields of study. UC Davis, the third oldest campus in the ten-campus University of California system, offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and is a major research university. The professional Landscape Architecture major is highly regarded nationwide and the newer Sustainable Environmental Design major has grown quickly and attracts strong students. The City of Davis is a progressive college town of about 69,000 and is recognized as a leader in ecological sustainability. It is located in the Sacramento valley 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 15 miles from Sacramento, California's capital.
Salary and Appointment Level: Commensurate with experience and course assignment.

Applications:
Applicants internal to the UC Davis Department of Human Ecology who had an appointment in 2026-2027 and apply by the “Initial Review Date” of June 23, 2026 will be considered prior to all other applicants.

Applications may be submitted throughout the 2026-27 academic year with appointments made as suitable candidates are identified. However, to guarantee consideration, applications should be received before June 23, 2026 for the 2026-27 academic year. Interested persons should apply via Welcome - AP Recruit by uploading a current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, teaching evaluations, reprints or other examples of scholarly and/or professional attainments, and identify the courses in which they are interested in teaching.

The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Human Ecology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. These positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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