Lecturer Pool (Part-time) - Civil and Environmental Engineering

Position overview

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: Table 15
Unit 18 Faculty Pre-Six Year Lecturers Academic Year Salary Scale 2026/27 . The current full-time salary range for this position is $78,314 - $207,711. Starting salary will be commensurate with highest degree, past college-level teaching experience, relevant industry experience and equity within the department.

Percent time: 11-100% The percentage of the appointment will vary, depending on the number of sections taught. Positions are typically part-time. Instructors teaching one 3-5 unit course during summer sessions will normally be appointed at 11% time. 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.

Anticipated start: Spring semester (only): 1/1/2027-5/31/2027
Fall semester (only): 8/1/2027-12/31/2027
Academic-Year Appointments: 7/1/2027-6/30/2028
Lecturers hired to teach during summer sessions are employed between May and August.

Review timeline: The review of applications for spring semester appointments will be in October, for summer sessions in April, and for fall semester appointments in May.

Position duration: Positions may be for one semester or for the full academic year.

Application Window

Open date: October 8, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Oct 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Oct 8, 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:

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley is generating a new applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors and invites applications for a lecturer position to teach courses in our department in the following areas:

• Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate
• Constructions Systems
• Environmental Engineering
• GeoSystems Engineering
• Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials
• Systems (Civil Systems)
• Transportation Engineering.

We are establishing an applicant pool to anticipate potential instructional needs for the Spring, Summer, and Fall terms. Positions will be filled as openings arise. Candidates under consideration will be contacted by our department. Selected candidates will hold the title of Lecturer.

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

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

General Duties:

In addition to classroom/laboratory teaching and preparation, general duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Managing and mentoring graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants)
• Holding office hours
• Assigning grades
• Preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus)
• Maintaining course website.

Those interested in remaining in the pool beyond the final date will need to reapply.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Advanced degree or five years of teaching and/or industry experience.

Preferred qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in an engineering discipline (or related field).

Experience in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering and prior teaching experience.

Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Past Teaching Evaluations or Statement of Teaching (or other evidence of teaching experience and quality) - 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

• 2 required (contact information only)

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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.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

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