"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/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf 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 $3500 - $12500 per course.

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

Anticipated start: Appointments are for Summer 2026

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 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: November 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 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: Tuesday, Sep 1, 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 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 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, 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.

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.

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 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.
* Teaching Evaluations - Any prior non-summer, non-TA teaching evaluations showing student comments and overall scores.
(Optional)

Reference requirements
* 2-3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05164

Help contact: ced-personnel@berkeley.edu