Lecturer Pool - Master of Real Estate Development & Design

Percent time:
Positions may range from 12% to 33% time for one to two courses per year and an additional 3.39% - 5.51% may be given for course coordination; 6 courses per year equals 100% time.

Anticipated start:
Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester (mid-May for Summer Semester; August 1st for Fall Semester; January 1st for Spring Semester), and appointments may be renewable based on the Program's need

Application Window

Open date: October 1, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Sep 30, 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 lecturers or lecturers in lieu of GSIs to teach 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.

Lecturer General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, Lecturer 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.

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, or equivalent international degree, in one of the following concentrations: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City & Regional or Urban Planning, Economics, Business, Real Estate, Law or related fields and at least one of the following:
*One or more years of University or College teaching experience, or,
*Three years of professional practice experience since degree, or,
*Current Professional Licensure

Preferred qualifications

One or more of the following:
Advanced degree (Master's degree or equivalent international degree); or a professional degree or equivalent international degree in one of the following concentrations: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City & Regional or Urban Planning, Economics, Business, Real Estate, Law or other related fields.
• Three or more years University or College teaching experience.
• Five years of work experience since degree.
• Current Professional Licensure.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Interest - 2-4 pages total. Discuss your prior teaching experience in this subject area 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/JPF05578

Help contact: ced-personnel@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location
Berkeley, CA