What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer Pool - Architectural Humanities & Sciences - Department of Architecture position at University of California-Berkeley?
Appointments may be renewable based on the Program's need, funding, and on lecturer performance.
Open date: May 24, 2025
Most recent review date: Saturday, Jun 7, 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: Wednesday, Sep 30, 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.
The Department of Architecture at UC Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers or lecturers in lieu of GSI to teach non-studio courses in the following areas: Architectural History and Theory, Building Science, Structures, and Construction, 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 the Architecture department.
General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, 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.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree at time of application.
Masters in a related discipline (or equivalent international degree), or 3 years of university or college level teaching experience, or three years of related professional experience at the 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.
Three or more years teaching college level courses
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.
Student Evaluations (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: archfrontdesk@berkeley.edu
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