Teacher Special Programs (TSP) Pool - College of Environmental Design
Position overview
Salary range: Podium Rate varies from $90/hour to $550/hour depending on experience
Percent time: TSP work on an as-needed hourly basis.
Review timeline: 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 programs.
Position duration: To be determined based on need.
Application Window
Open date: October 25, 2025
Most recent review date: Saturday, Nov 8, 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: Saturday, Oct 24, 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 instructors to provide expertise in studio and non-studio courses, workshops, and student advising for each of the academic departments including Architecture, City & Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, as well as the degree-granting programs in the Institute of Urban and Regional Development which include the Master of Real Estate Development + Design program (MRED+D), the Master of Urban Design and the Sustainable Environmental Design undergraduate major.
TSP Duties: TSPs lend variety and extensive industry and leadership experience to our programs by providing 1:1 coaching, limited duration workshops, student contest advising and career readiness exercises coached by industry experts. TSPs do not have responsibility for lectures, assignments, or grading. The Pool is reviewed when need arises, the existence of the Pool does not mean there is an available position.
Unit: https://ced.berkeley.edu/iurd
Department: https://ced.berkeley.edu/arch
Department: https://ced.berkeley.edu/land
Department: https://ced.berkeley.edu/city
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.
3 years of relevant professional experience.
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 such as: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City & Regional or Urban Planning, Economics, Business, Real Estate, Law.
- Teaching experience preferred.
- 5 years of work experience since degree.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
* Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
* Portfolio (if interested in advising studio classes) (Optional)
* 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
* 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05165
Help contact: ced-personnel@berkeley.edu
Job location
Berkeley, CA
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