Lecturer Pool - Design Studio Classes- Department of Architecture

Position overview

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 a 100% time Lecturer position is $70,977-$199,722.

Percent time: Positions range from 11% for summer sessions appointments and 16.5% and up for one or two semesters.

Anticipated start: Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester (July 1st for AY appointments, August 1 for Fall Semester; January 1st for Spring Semester). Appointments may be renewable based on the Program's need, funding, and on lecturer performance.

Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

Application Window

Open date: May 24, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 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: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 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 Department of Architecture at UC Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers and lecturers in lieu of GSIs to teach non-studio courses in the following areas: Architectural History and Theory, Building Science, Structures, and Construction, should an opening arise. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester (fall, spring, and summer), depending upon the needs of the Architecture department.

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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree at time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start): For the Instructor role, candidates must possess a professional Architecture Degree (an M.Arch from an Accredited Architecture program, or equivalent international degree) at time of hire. 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: Three or more years teaching college level courses