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

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer, Co-Lecturer, Associate Lecturer, Lecturer in Lieu of GSI
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/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf A reasonable estimate for this position is $3500 - $12500 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, Associate Lecturer or Lecturer in Lieu of GSI) within the course.

Percent time: CED Summer Program Lecturer appointments are part-time.

Anticipated start: Appointments are for Summer 2026

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; a Lead-Lecturer and a Co-Lecturer need to add several weeks of preparation time, and Associate Lecturer usually only one week of preparation time before the program starts.

Application Window
Open date: June 4, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Oct 31, 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 lecturers or lecturers in lieu of GSIs 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 early 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) at time of application.

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.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree, in one of the following concentrations: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City & Regional or Urban Planning.
• 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 of Interest 2-4 pages total. Discuss your prior teaching experience in your area of expertise, including your teaching approach and future teaching interests, and specific efforts and future plans to support the success of all students through curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
• Portfolio (if interested in teaching studio classes) (Optional)
• Student Evaluations - Any available teaching evaluations from prior positions.
  (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04928

Help contact: ced-personnel@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity 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 more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location
Berkeley, CA


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04928