Lecturer or Teacher Special Programs; TSP - Engineering Management

Lecturer or Teacher Special Programs (TSP) – Engineering Management – Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership / College of Engineering

Salary range:
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  current full‑time salary range for this position is $75,301 – $199,722. TSP hourly rate: $150–400. Starting salary will be commensurate with highest degree, past college‑level teaching experience, relevant industry experience and equity within the department.

Percent time: 17–3–3%. Instructors teaching one course with three hours of lecture per week during the semester will normally be appointed at 33% time; exact percentages depend on contact hours and other assigned duties. Other positions include TSP hours of 12–15 per class section.

Anticipated start:
Fall semester (only) – 8/1/2025 to 12/31/2025. Spring semester (only) – 1/1/206 to 5/31/2026. Academic‑Year Appointments: 7/1/2025 to 6/30/2026.

Review timeline:
Applications will be accepted and reviewed for department needs, through the final date. We typically review applications for annual course needs in February and August. If you wish to remain in the pool after the final date you will need to reapply.

Position duration:
Initial appointments may be for one semester or a full academic year. Positions may include 8‑day boot camp classes and 7 to 15‑week semester classes. All classes are current 1 unit.

Open date:
June 9, 2025

Most recent review date:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The Coleman Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary, part‑time instructors to teach engineering management topics in the Master of Engineering program (Berkeley MEng) should an opening arise. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed.

The MEng Program offers coursework in technology innovation and management. We hire a number of qualified professionals and academics to hold temporary lecturer and TSP (Teacher Special Program) appointments to lend variety and subject‑matter expertise to our core engineering leadership topics.

• Accounting
• Coaching for High‑Performing Teams
• Communications
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
• Entrepreneurship
• Ethics
• Finance
• Global Business
• Global Innovations
• Industry Analysis
• Innovation
• Law
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Negotiations
• Organizational Behavior
• Product Management
• Project Management
• R&D Technology Management
• Teaming & Project Management
• Technology Strategy
• Other topics in Engineering Leadership

We hire for both lecturer and TSP positions. TSPs teach short courses on one or more of the topic areas listed. Most TSP courses are taught in an 8‑day boot‑camp format in early August and early January.

Lecturers may be appointed for a semester or for the academic year, depending on instructional assignments. Lecturers and TSPs are responsible for the course syllabus, curriculum development and delivery, holding office hours, student assessment through relevant projects, presentations, problem sets, exams and/or class attendance and participation, and assigning grades.

Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Bachelor’s or equivalent international degree

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Experience teaching college or graduate students by the start date of the job.
• Master’s degree or equivalent international degree required by the start date, or 5 or more years of industry experience.

Preferred qualifications

• 2 or more years of management or executive‑level industry experience.
• Experience teaching graduate‑level business and management topics to engineers.

• Cover Letter – discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This may include specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
• Resume – your…