Teacher Special Programs - Berkeley Forests - Department of Environmental Science, Policy Ma

Position Overview

Salary range: $1,678 for this position.

Percent time:
Part Time, By Agreement.

Anticipated start:
June 15, 2026.

Position duration:
One week.

Open date:
May 11, 2026.

Most recent review date:
Monday, May 25, 2026 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:
Thursday, Jun 11, 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.

Berkeley Forests is UC Berkeley's center for forestry and wildfire research and outreach. We operate six research forests throughout the state to develop and test appropriate management strategies for forested watersheds that will flourish under different climate change scenarios. Berkeley Forests uses our properties as living laboratories for research, education, and demonstration.

This position will serve as the instructor of ESPM 105B. The instructor teaches students how to use common forestry tools, maps, and various sampling methods to collect information about the forest environment. Thirty percent of the time is spent in the classroom learning about the techniques and working up field data. The remaining time is spent in the field applying these techniques in real‑world settings.

Skills taught will include tree and plot measurement procedures, map reading, and simple field orienteering principles.

This position is expected to be able to teach topics including (but not limited to) forest ecology, forest management, forest mensuration, data analysis, and an introduction to plants and trees of the Sierra Nevada.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Advanced degree, or enrolled in an advanced degree program, at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

• One or more years of experience teaching forestry curriculum, including forest ecology and mensuration at the community college level or higher.
• One or more years of experience offering instruction in outdoor settings.
• Familiarity with, and ability to, teach others to use common forestry equipment.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recent updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Berkeley, CA

UC 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.