Summer Programs Lecturer pool - College of Environmental Design Dean's Office

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 $3,500- $13,000 per course.

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

Anticipated start:
Appointments are for Summer 2027

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 occasionally a Co-Lecturer will additionally add several weeks of preparation time. Associate Lecturers or Lecturer in Lieu of GSIs usually only have one week or less of preparation time before the program starts.

Application Window

Open date: October 2, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Oct 2, 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 or sections 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, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and using Cal's electronic resources for course management.

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.

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.

Reference requirements

• 2-3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05586

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.

Job location: Berkeley, CA