What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Special Programs (TSP) - Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) position at University of California Berkeley?
Position overview Position title: Instructor, Co-Instructor, or Instructional Associate
Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $1470 - $4442 per course. Instructor, Co-Instructor, and Instructional Associate salaries are fixed amounts associated with the number of units or length of course and the Teacher of Special Program's role within the course.
Percent time: Part Time, By Agreement
Anticipated start: Appointments are for Summer 2026: Elementary Division appointments begin early July. Secondary Division appointments begin mid-June. Global Programs appointments usually begin either June or July.
Position duration: One course or one academic year. Length of courses differs depending on the subject and level taught. Elementary Division (grades K - 6) : 3 weeks. Secondary Division (grades 7 - 11) : 6 weeks. Global Programs (grades 7 - 11) : 2 to 4 weeks.
Application Window
Open date: October 30, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Oct 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.
Position description
UC Berkeley's Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) offers challenging summer classes for high achieving and motivated young K- 12 scholars. Since 1982, the program has invited excelling students from the Bay Area and around the world into a unique academic community. We look for strong students from all backgrounds who are hardworking, enjoy learning, and are prepared for an intellectually stimulating and demanding summer class. Courses are taught by outstanding public school, private school, and university instructors as well as industry professionals who have deep knowledge of their subject areas and are committed to helping students think and understand deeply.
ATDP's mission is to enable all highly motivated and prepared students to pursue their academic passions through rigorous summer coursework in a community of like-minded peers.
ATDP's Learner Outcomes state that ATDP students will be able to:
successfully complete rigorous and challenging coursework in a chosen discipline,
pursue their academic passions and deep interests, and
participate in an academic community of similarly motivated peers.
Teacher Special Programs (TSP): The TSP will teach within ATDP's summer Elementary Division (ED, grades K-6), Secondary Division (SD, grades 7-12), or Global Programs (GP grades 7-12). This involves designing, and delivering age, grade, and achievement level student-centered curricula for a particular content area within the format and time parameters of a specific course, and whose teaching philosophy is aligned with ATDP's mission and Learner Outcomes.
ATDP unites teachers who love to teach with students who want to learn. We are in constant search of qualified, temporary, part-time, high-energy, passionate, and creative instructors, co-instructors, and instructional associates (IAs) for our summer courses. While each summer's faculty cohort is generally assembled by late winter, specific openings may remain unfilled, and we will keep promising candidates in mind for future summers.
Individuals who qualify to teach in the following subjects are encouraged to apply each year: Mathematics (ED & SD), Writing (ED & SD), Elementary Science (ED), Chemistry (SD), Physics (SD), Electronics (SD), Introduction to Engineering (SD), Intro/Advanced Biotechnology (SD & GP), Artificial Intelligence Applications (SD & GP), Advanced Robotic Engineering (SD), Earth/Planetary/ Physical Sciences (ED & SD), Programming in Scratch/Snap/Java/Python (ED & SD & GP), Algorithms & Data Structures (SD), Architectural Design (SD & GP), Art Practice (ED & SD), Business & Finance (SD & GP), Data Science or AP Statistics (SD), Entrepreneurship (SD & GP), Practice of Law (SD), Public Speaking (SD & GP), Social Psychology (SD & GP), AP Psychology (SD), Cognitive Neuroscience (SD).
Responsibility for teaching courses in ATDP's Elementary Division (grades K-6), Secondary Division (grades 7-12), and Global Programs (grades 7-12). Final course format (online or on- site) and schedule will depend on public health orders and/or University policies as well as enrollment minimums.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include: holding office hours, assigning grades, writing student evaluations, advising students, attending faculty meetings, and preparing course materials. Teachers are also required to attend a Faculty-wide pre-service meeting in May; SD instructors must attend the Student/Parent orientation in June. ED instructors must attend the Student/Parent Orientation in July. Pending public health orders and/or University policies, such events may occur virtually.
School : https://bse.berkeley.edu/
Program : https://atdp.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree or enrollment in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree program.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree.
Preferred qualifications
Minimum three years demonstrated experience in related content area. Demonstrated experience teaching diverse K-12 students in formal or informal settings. U.S. Teaching Credential or M.A. or equivalent international credential/degree or higher in related content area. Teaching experience in the subject matter field with diverse populations preferred.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Teaching Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Reference names are collected but may not be contacted depending on the size of the recruitment pool and needs of the review committee. If references are requested, they will be requested for all applicants who are still under consideration at that time.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05143
Help contact: bse_academicpersonnel@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.
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
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05143
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Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $1470 - $4442 per course. Instructor, Co-Instructor, and Instructional Associate salaries are fixed amounts associated with the number of units or length of course and the Teacher of Special Program's role within the course.
Percent time: Part Time, By Agreement
Anticipated start: Appointments are for Summer 2026: Elementary Division appointments begin early July. Secondary Division appointments begin mid-June. Global Programs appointments usually begin either June or July.
Position duration: One course or one academic year. Length of courses differs depending on the subject and level taught. Elementary Division (grades K - 6) : 3 weeks. Secondary Division (grades 7 - 11) : 6 weeks. Global Programs (grades 7 - 11) : 2 to 4 weeks.
Application Window
Open date: October 30, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Oct 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.
Position description
UC Berkeley's Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) offers challenging summer classes for high achieving and motivated young K- 12 scholars. Since 1982, the program has invited excelling students from the Bay Area and around the world into a unique academic community. We look for strong students from all backgrounds who are hardworking, enjoy learning, and are prepared for an intellectually stimulating and demanding summer class. Courses are taught by outstanding public school, private school, and university instructors as well as industry professionals who have deep knowledge of their subject areas and are committed to helping students think and understand deeply.
ATDP's mission is to enable all highly motivated and prepared students to pursue their academic passions through rigorous summer coursework in a community of like-minded peers.
ATDP's Learner Outcomes state that ATDP students will be able to:
successfully complete rigorous and challenging coursework in a chosen discipline,
pursue their academic passions and deep interests, and
participate in an academic community of similarly motivated peers.
Teacher Special Programs (TSP): The TSP will teach within ATDP's summer Elementary Division (ED, grades K-6), Secondary Division (SD, grades 7-12), or Global Programs (GP grades 7-12). This involves designing, and delivering age, grade, and achievement level student-centered curricula for a particular content area within the format and time parameters of a specific course, and whose teaching philosophy is aligned with ATDP's mission and Learner Outcomes.
ATDP unites teachers who love to teach with students who want to learn. We are in constant search of qualified, temporary, part-time, high-energy, passionate, and creative instructors, co-instructors, and instructional associates (IAs) for our summer courses. While each summer's faculty cohort is generally assembled by late winter, specific openings may remain unfilled, and we will keep promising candidates in mind for future summers.
Individuals who qualify to teach in the following subjects are encouraged to apply each year: Mathematics (ED & SD), Writing (ED & SD), Elementary Science (ED), Chemistry (SD), Physics (SD), Electronics (SD), Introduction to Engineering (SD), Intro/Advanced Biotechnology (SD & GP), Artificial Intelligence Applications (SD & GP), Advanced Robotic Engineering (SD), Earth/Planetary/ Physical Sciences (ED & SD), Programming in Scratch/Snap/Java/Python (ED & SD & GP), Algorithms & Data Structures (SD), Architectural Design (SD & GP), Art Practice (ED & SD), Business & Finance (SD & GP), Data Science or AP Statistics (SD), Entrepreneurship (SD & GP), Practice of Law (SD), Public Speaking (SD & GP), Social Psychology (SD & GP), AP Psychology (SD), Cognitive Neuroscience (SD).
Responsibility for teaching courses in ATDP's Elementary Division (grades K-6), Secondary Division (grades 7-12), and Global Programs (grades 7-12). Final course format (online or on- site) and schedule will depend on public health orders and/or University policies as well as enrollment minimums.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include: holding office hours, assigning grades, writing student evaluations, advising students, attending faculty meetings, and preparing course materials. Teachers are also required to attend a Faculty-wide pre-service meeting in May; SD instructors must attend the Student/Parent orientation in June. ED instructors must attend the Student/Parent Orientation in July. Pending public health orders and/or University policies, such events may occur virtually.
School : https://bse.berkeley.edu/
Program : https://atdp.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree or enrollment in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree program.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree.
Preferred qualifications
Minimum three years demonstrated experience in related content area. Demonstrated experience teaching diverse K-12 students in formal or informal settings. U.S. Teaching Credential or M.A. or equivalent international credential/degree or higher in related content area. Teaching experience in the subject matter field with diverse populations preferred.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Teaching Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Reference names are collected but may not be contacted depending on the size of the recruitment pool and needs of the review committee. If references are requested, they will be requested for all applicants who are still under consideration at that time.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05143
Help contact: bse_academicpersonnel@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.
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
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05143
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