"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 18, 2025
• Most recent review date: Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Saturday, Apr 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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.

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.

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 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)