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

Job #JPF05586
  • Envir Design Dean's Off / College of Environmental Design / UC Berkeley

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: UCOP Table 15 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. A reasonable estimate for this position is $3,500- $13,000 per course.
Percent time: CED Summer Program Lecturer appointments are part-time.
Anticipated start: Appointments are for Summer 2027
Review timeline: Typically, the College 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 occasionally a Co-Lecturer will additionally add several weeks of preparation time. Associate Lecturers or Lecturer in Lieu of GSIs usually only have one week or less of preparation time before the program starts.

Application Window

Open date: October 2, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Oct 2, 2027 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 or sections 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 into the summer. The number of positions varies, depending upon the needs of the CED Summer Programs.

General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and using Cal’s electronic resources for course management.

Department: https://ced.berkeley.edu/academics/summer-programs

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) at time of application.

Preferred qualifications

•Advanced degree (Master’s degree or equivalent international degree); or a professional degree or equivalent international degree for the vast majority of the CED Summer lecturer positions.
•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.

  • Teaching Statement - 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.

Reference requirements
  • 2-3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05586

Help contact: ced-personnel@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

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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.

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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.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

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.

Job location

Berkeley, CA