Lecturer Pool - Architectural Humanities & Sciences - Department of Architecture

Position overview

Salary range:
The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  the following table for the salary scale for this position: UCOP Table 15

A reasonable estimate for 100% time Lecturer positions is $73,817–$207,711.

Percent time:
Positions range from 11% for summer sessions appointments and 16.5% and up for one or two semesters.

Anticipated start:
Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester (July 1st for AY appointments, August 1 for Fall Semester; January 1st for Spring Semester, end of May for Summer Sessions),
Appointments may be renewable based on the Program’s need, funding, and on lecturer performance.

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

Application Window Open date:
October 1, 2026
Most recent review date:

Thursday, Oct 15, 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, Sep 30, 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 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, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and using Cal’s electronic resources for course management.

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

Qualifications Basic qualifications(required at time of application)
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent international degree at time of application.

Additional qualifications(required at time of start)
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 Preferred qualifications

Three or more years teaching college level courses

Application Requirements Document requirements

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. Reference requirements3 required (contact information only)
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