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Summer Programs Lecturer Pool - College of Environmental Design Dean's Office

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer, Co-Lecturer, or Associate Lecturer
Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t15-f.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $3500 - $12000 per course. Salaries are fixed amounts associated with the number of teaching hours, preparation time, length of course, and the role (Lead-Lecturer, Co-Lecturer, or Associate Lecturer) within the course.

Percent time: CED Summer Program Lecturer appointments are part-time and vary by course assigned.

Anticipated start: Appointments are for Summer 2024

Review timeline: Typically, the Division reviews applications for summer teaching in February/March

Position duration: CED Summer Programs are 4, 5, or 6 weeks, depending on the program; compensation shall include a period of preparation prior to the start of the assigned program. Preparation will vary by role, Lead-Lecturer, Co-Lecturer, or Associate Lecturer.

Application Window
Open date: February 27, 2024

Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 15, 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: Friday, Jan 3, 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 College of Environmental Design (CED) at UC Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach studio and non-studio courses for the CED Summer Programs in the following areas: architecture, city planning, urban design, landscape architecture and digital media, should an opening arise. Screening of applicants will primarily take place in the spring semester for a summer appointment, and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies, depending upon the needs of CED Summer Programs.

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. New lecturers will also be expected to participate in a teaching workshop.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
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); or a professional degree or equivalent international degree where applicable in one of the following concentrations such as: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City & Regional or Urban Planning, Economics, Business, Real Estate, Law.
• 3 years of relevant teaching experience.
• 5 years of work experience since degree.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Interest
• 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).
• Portfolio (if interested in teaching studio classes) (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations - Any available teaching evaluations from prior positions.
  (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04229

Help contact: ced-personnel@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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.

Job location
Berkeley, CA


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04229