Teacher Special Programs (TSP) Pool - Master of Real Estate Development & Design

Position overview

Salary range: Podium Rate varies from $90/hour to $580/hour depending on experience

Percent time: TSP positions may range from 8-48 instructional hours per class section

Anticipated start: Positions for a single semester typically start August 1st for fall semester, January 1st for spring semester, and at various times in the summer period

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

Position duration: TSP positions are up to 12 weeks within semesters

Application Window

Open date: April 19, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Apr 18, 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 instructors to provide expertise in studio and non-studio courses for the Master of Real Estate Development + Design program (MRED+D) in the following areas: real estate finance, development, law, and professional practice, architecture, construction, economics + market analysis, and equitable + sustainable development 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 MRED+D program.

TSP Duties: TSPs lend variety and extensive industry and leadership experience to our core Real Estate curriculum by providing 1:1 coaching and career readiness exercises. TSPs do not have responsibility for lectures, assignments, or grading.

Your application is only complete and available for review when you receive an auto-generated confirmation from the recruitment system.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree)

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Bachelor's degree in one of the following concentrations such as: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City & Regional or Urban Planning, Economics, Business, Real Estate, Law or 3 years minimum of relevant work experience at time of hire.

Preferred qualifications
Advanced degree (Master's degree or equivalent international degree); or a professional degree or equivalent international degree where applicable or 3 or more years of relevant work experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter - Statement of interest.
  2-6 pages total. Discuss your prior teaching experience in real estate development 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.
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Portfolio (if interested in teaching studio classes) (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Job location

Berkeley, CA