Lecturer AY - Regenerative Studies

Cal Poly Pomona • Pomona, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. The College of Environmental Design at Cal Poly Pomona delivers an immersive polytechnic education grounded in sustainability, public impact, and design excellence. ENV’s approach blends studio-based pedagogy with community engagement and applied research, preparing students to address urgent environmental, social, and spatial challenges. Graduating students emerge with a strong foundation in visual and spatial literacy, systems analysis, and collaborative problem-solving. They are trained to navigate complex environmental, regulatory, and community dynamics, and to translate user needs into ethical, context-sensitive design solutions. Emphasis is placed on civic responsibility, professional integrity, and adaptive leadership. Whether entering practice, public service, or graduate study, ENV graduates are equipped to create meaningful change through design Sustainability and Regenerative Studies explore communities and systems that renew, restore, and grow stronger over time. Incorporating natural processes, community action, technology and human creativity, regenerative design encourages a way of living that not only protects resources but actively enriches them — ensuring that our shared future becomes more vibrant, balanced, and sustainable with each generation. Sustainability and Regenerative studies curricula underscore an interdisciplinary education encompassing social/cultural studies, natural sciences, and technology. Courses in this discipline integrate various disciplines (i.e., ecology, planning and policy management, land design and landscape architecture, sociology). This requires substantive knowledge about the connections between these fields, to provide students with guidance through a broad range of interdisciplinary methods, theories, and perspectives. The Sustainability and Regenerative Studies programs include the Master of Sustainability and Regenerative Studies and the minor in Sustainability and Regenerative Studies. The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas: Sustainability and Regenerative Practices, Solar and Regenerative Energy Systems, Sustainable Communities and Coalition Building, Ecological Patterns and Processes, Conservation Biology, Watershed Management and Green Infrastructure, Urban and Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainability and Organizational Management, Sustainable Urban Development, Social and Ecological Justice, Climate change and mitigation, resilience, and adaptation, including related methods, practice, and technologies; Ecosystem sciences such as biology, urban ecology, plant science, and horticulture; Earth system science and hazard-resilient design; ecological, hydrological and other civil engineering methods and technologies; Geospatial technologies such as geo-AI, machine learning and environmental sensing;; Interdisciplinary research methods.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Sustainability, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Regenerative Studies, Environmental Studies, or related discipline in a field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Professional practice, research, scholarship, and/or creative activities related to sustainability, regenerative practices and related fields.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D. in Sustainability, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Regenerative Studies, Environmental Studies, or related discipline in a field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.
• Expertise in applied quantitative research, qualitative research, and/or effective integration of both with a relationship to sustainability and regenerative practices

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned division courses in the department’s curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.
• Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

Benefits

• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level