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Tenure-Track Faculty Positions
- Associate / Full Professor in Landscape Design of the Public Realm
- Assistant Professor in History and Theory of Architecture
We are seeking a new tenured faculty member (Associate or Full Professor) in the Department of Landscape Architecture + Environmental Planning to build upon the legacy of the department and lead contemporary design discourse on the future of public space, within the department and internationally. The design of public space is facing new pressures to increase urban density, address growing social inequities, and respond to a changing climate; necessitating a shift in professional practice and research. These shifts are occurring while public space continues to perform as an essential medium of social interaction, social inclusion, economic life, and a keystone in urban ecological systems and landscape infrastructure across scales.
Embracing these complexities, the successful candidate is expected to engage in research and design pedagogy that critically examines contemporary design, praxis, and performance issues of public space, including relevant issues of agency, equity, innovation, policy, research, funding, and political contestation. This position will allow the department to carry forward its legacy of leadership in the design of public spaces and engagement with public life. We seek a colleague who can bring to light cultural meaning, functional value, compelling aesthetic engagement, and design process, while expanding the department’s emphasis on future cities as adaptive cultural and environmental systems. This faculty member should be well positioned to engage in cross-disciplinary discourse, teaching, and research regarding the public realm, with a track record of scholarship, public engagement, and/or built works commensurate with expectations for a tenured professor at UC Berkeley.
In addition to excellence in research and teaching, we seek a colleague with the ability to assume leadership roles within the department, college, and university shortly after appointment. This will include the ability and strong desire to serve as Department Chair within an appropriate timeframe as determined by the Dean of the College of Environmental Design. At Berkeley, the chair of LAEP is typically a three-year renewable appointment built on a shared governance model. As chair, and through other leadership roles, opportunities exist to leverage department resources – including endowments, awards, and facilities such as Blake Garden – for new initiatives in our Undergraduate and Graduate programs as well as throughout the College of Environmental Design. Applicants should have documented experience in academic leadership roles within public and peer institutions as well as a comprehensive and forward-looking vision for design discourse, research, and innovation that is reflected in their strategic approach to Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning.
We anticipate that a new faculty colleague in LAEP will help develop this vision through planning of curricula; maintenance of a department climate that is hospitable to creativity, diverse, and innovative; active recruitment of undergraduate and graduate students; selecting and evaluating both faculty and staff of the department; planning of public programs such as lecture series and exhibitions; strategic leadership; and outreach. We value transparency, shared responsibility, and mutual respect in our faculty colleagues and academic leadership.
Position title: Associate or Full Professor
Open date: July 26, 2024
The Department of Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the History and Theory of Architecture, beginning fall 2025.
We invite applications from architectural scholars whose research addresses the vital and urgent issues of our day through a historical and theoretical lens. We especially welcome candidates whose work and teaching engage dynamically with the intersectional nature of architecture, including (but not limited to) topics such as the Global South, environmental history, migration, disability, gender, sexuality, inequality, race, and Science and Technology Studies. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding scholarship, teaching, and the ability to participate creatively in the History, Theory, and Society (HTS) subject area within the Department of Architecture, contributing to our BA, MArch, MS and PhD degree programs. HTS addresses the history and theory of architecture and urbanism from a humanistic, interdisciplinary perspective. Furthermore, we value the ability to work collaboratively with other areas of the department including Architectural Design and Building Science, Technology and Sustainability, and potential for receiving grants.
Responsibilities of the position include teaching a required introductory lecture course at the undergraduate level, possible involvement in the undergraduate survey of architecture, and both undergraduate and graduate seminars in the applicant’s area of expertise. Additional responsibilities include advising undergraduate, MArch, MS, and PhD students, as well as service to the department, college, and university.
The Department of Architecture at UC Berkeley is housed within the College of Environmental Design (CED), along with the departments of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning and City & Regional Planning. Founded in 1959, the CED has long been at the forefront of environmental design education. As the first institution to combine architecture, planning, and landscape architecture into a single college, we offer a vigorous cross-disciplinary environment where collaboration and experimentation flourishes. Within this context, the Department of Architecture’s evolution has been nourished by social, cultural, technological, and environmental values, and our geographical setting. Situated on the Pacific Rim at the border with Latin America and facing Asia, California is an urban laboratory that has long been recognized as an area for design research and experimentation. These values are reflected in our innovative teaching, scholarly research, critical design inquiry, and discursive practices. Our award-winning faculty bring both broad and deep intellectual diversity to our educational community.
The Department of Architecture offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, and provides thoughtful and rigorous instruction to 400 undergraduates and 200 graduate students in the MArch, MAAD, MS, and PhD programs. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in architecture offers both a liberal arts–oriented and preprofessional education. The Master of Architecture is a professional degree requiring two, or three years, depending on the student’s incoming background. The Master of Advanced Architectural Design is a one-year post-professional degree intended for those with a professional degree who wish to continue exploring design issues in an experimental studio setting. The Master of Science and PhD in architecture are research-based degrees in one of the following areas of study: History, Theory, and Society (HTS) and Building Science, Technology, and Sustainability (BSTS).
Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $78,200–$123,400 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.
Anticipated start: July 1, 2025
Open date: August 22, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Oct 25, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Oct 25, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
TEACHING FELLOWSHIP
- Creedon Design Fellow
The Department of Architecture at the University of California Berkeley invites applicants for the Creedon Design Fellowship, a one-year term academic research appointment. The fellowship was recently established through a generous endowment created by Gerard (Roddy) Creedon who, until 2021, led undergraduate studios for nearly 20 years. The purpose of the fellowship is to give promising individuals near the beginning of their career an opportunity to pursue academic and teaching interests. Early career is defined as no more than 5 years prior teaching experience and no more than 10 years since completion of the relevant graduate degree at the time of the application process. The successful candidate will be selected based on demonstrated excellence in the candidate’s design work and, if applicable, the work of their students, along with the ability to make connections between their research interests and their studio teaching.
The Creedon Fellow will be expected to commence fall 2025 with a term of one year. The appointment will be at the level of lecturer 50% / research specialist 50%. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the college and engage in critical, theoretical, and/or creative work. This work will be presented through a public lecture and/or exhibition or other means of dissemination. The fellow may be asked to teach in both graduate and undergraduate programs. The teaching load will consist of three courses per academic year, two design studios and a seminar related to their research/creative work.
Anticipated start: July 1, 2025
Position duration: Term of one year
Review timeline: The initial review will begin October 1, 2024
Academic Coordinator
- Summer Programs Academic Coordinator
The College of Environmental Design offers three academic summer programs open to students and young professionals of all backgrounds and from all over the world. In addition, we offer a day camp for young high school students. The Academic Coordinator for the Summer Institute works closely with the Summer Program Director and reports to the CED Dean. The position has the following responsibilities:
- strategic direction, program design, and academic planning of the three Summer Institutes (InArch, InLand, and InCity); for example, assessment of program success, target audience, and recommending adjustments regarding content and target group; maintain academic standards for the non-degree Summer Institutes which carry academic credit.
- support CED Program Director with outreach (marketing) to academic and professional networks and constituents.
- support Dean with hiring instructors for the summer (lecturers and TAs/GSIs).
- support lead instructors with course design, syllabus planning, and coordination, suggest site visits, connect them with local professionals and practitioners, foster collaboration between lead instructors.
- coordinate between lead instructors and CED Program Director for outreach purposes, such as timely delivery of materials and organizing information sessions for students.
- during the summer, the incumbent supports lead instructors in all aspects of the academic program delivery, serves as a panelist in student reviews, and adjudicates conflicts between instructors or students and instructors, if necessary.
This is a part-time position, at about 10% on average over a full year. The number of hours fluctuates during the academic year, with the highest number of hours expected during the summer and the smallest number of hours expected during the fall.Note that the position will undergo several review dates but close on the Final listed date. Materials may be submitted by either the posted review date or by the Final date for consideration.
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by step at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $29.81 – $56.75 hourly or $62,236 – $118,480 (full-time salary rate).
Percent time: The Academic Coordinator for the Summer Institute is expected to work the following number of hours per week on average:
Sep-Nov: 1-2 hours per week
Dec-Feb: 2 hours per week
Mar-May: 4 hours per week
Jun-Aug: 8-10 hours per week
Position open date: January 6, 2025
Next review date: Monday, Jan 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final application date: Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025 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.
Anticipated start date: March 1, 2025 or September 1, 2025
Part-time Lecturer Pool
| DEPARTMENT | POSITION | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH | Lecturer Pool: Architectural Humanities & Sciences–Dept. of Architecture | Apply |
| ARCH | Lecturer Pool: Design Studio Classes | Apply |
| CITY | Lecturer Pool: City & Regional Planning | Apply |
| IURD | Lecturer Pool: Environmental Design & Masters in Urban Design | Apply |
| LAEP | Lecturer Pool: Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning | Apply |
| MRED+D | MRED+D Lecturer Pool : Master of Real Estate Development & Design | Apply |
| MRED+D | Teacher Special Programs Pool: Master of Real Estate Development & Design | Apply |
| Summer Programs | Lecturer Pool: Summer Programs | Apply |
Staff Positions
- Associate Director of Development (0462U) Job #73334
- Assistant Director, Development + Alumni Relations (7547U) Job #72988
- Development Associate (7546U) Job #72986
Overview
The Associate Director of Development is responsible for building and maintaining philanthropic relationships with alums and friends of the College of Environmental Design. This position will focus on identifying and qualifying prospects through research and meaningful visits that lead to major gifts for the College. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Development + Alumni Relations, this position will write donor materials, plan donor engagement activities, including events, and develop customized stewardship plans and activities.
Initial Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 10/14/24 – Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
45% Develops and manages a portfolio of 80-100 major gift or corporate/foundation relations prospects. Conducts between 80-120 visits annually. Makes annual asks of $2.5M-$5M, raising $500K in the first year and a minimum of $1M in subsequent years.
15% Leads fundraising and alumni relations initiatives in alignment with college priorities, including CED’s Tech Access Initiative, events, and special projects as assigned.
10% Writes proposals for soliciting individual and corporate/ foundation prospects.
10% Builds the CED fund pipeline and contributes to achieving $500K annual fund goal through blended solicitations, Big Give matches, and leveraging The Wurster Society.
5% Works with Assistant Dean to achieve annual fundraising goals in support of the Dean’s priorities.
5% Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with CED staff and faculty to gain knowledge of fundraising opportunities and develop stewardship strategies.
5% Collaborates with campus fundraisers and regional teams on shared prospects, including leading strategy meetings, joint visits, and coordinated solicitations.
5% Engages in professional learning and growth opportunities, and actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the unit and at CED.
Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
- Advanced working knowledge of all aspects of the location, including current issues of concern for both the campus and / or throughout higher education / healthcare generally. Advanced working knowledge of the location, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
- Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
- Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. Ability to make persuasive and compelling presentations of goals and objectives for a location in order to secure gifts.
- Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skill in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification / avoidance / resolution, and strong project management skills.
- Very strong skills in maintaining confidentiality.
- Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Salary
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California’s Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $125,000 – $155,000.
The Assistant Director of Development + Alumni Relations leads alumni relations and annual giving initiatives for the College of Environmental Design. This position is responsible for developing CED’s donor pipeline through effective communications, cultivation, stewardship, and alumni engagement practices. The Assistant Director leads CED’s annual giving strategy, including Big Give and partnering with University Development and Alumni Relations. In addition, this staff member manages a small portfolio of leadership giving donors and CED’s giving society. This position reports to the Assistant Dean, Development and Alumni Relations.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 9/30/24 – Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
35% Fundraising. Personally manage a portfolio of leadership level prospects with a capacity of up to $100K. Identify and qualify prospective donors. Cultivate, solicit and steward gifts of $1K+. Fundraising work may include attending evening or weekend events and meetings.
30% Annual Giving. Lead all aspects of CED annual giving fundraising efforts, including developing and executing e-solicitations, serving as the CED liaison for University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) on direct mail response and telemarketing campaigns, Big Give, crowdfunding campaigns, and annual giving impact statements. Manage CED’s Wurster Society, annual giving calendar, track and report fundraising results. Serve as CED point person on the Annual Giving Roundtable working group.
15% Alumni Relations. Manage CED’s alumni programs, including Homecoming and Bauer Wurster Society events. Develop and implement programming and communications that support alumni connections to CED. Serve as CED point person on Berkeley Alumni Engagement Group.
15% Communications. Manage Give Pages on CED website, including writing content and coordinating with CED’s communications team. Donor communications efforts include writing newsletter content and custom stewardship and program impact reports.
5% Professional development. Engage in professional learning and growth opportunities, and actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the unit and at CED.
Required Qualifications
- Thorough working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
- Strong knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
- Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification / avoidance / resolution, and project management skills.
- Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality.
- Skills to meet or exceed fundraising objectives and goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the UC Berkeley campus, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements, issues of concern and infrastructure.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California’s Compensation & Benefits website.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $110,000 – $130,000.
Overview
The Development Associate is a critical support role within the Development and Alumni Relations team at the College of Environmental Design. The position is integral to donor stewardship and alumni relations efforts, including external communications and events. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Development and Alumni Relations, the position is designed to provide administrative support and project management for the team.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 9/30/24 – Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
40% Oversees CED acknowledgment process and stewardship program, including serving as liaison for University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) on endowment and current-use student and faculty support reporting. Responsibilities include managing CED stewardship calendar, acknowledgment process within CED and in partnership with UDAR. Serve as CED point person for UDAR Donor Relations gatherings.
25% Manages and plans select donor events, including logistics from coordinating vendors to sending invitations, from post event thank you emails to attendance list upload to database. May provide administrative support for Homecoming and Wurster Society events.
20% Supports CED’s development and alumni relations digital presence, including management of online giving pages on give.berkeley.edu, e-communications via marketing cloud, and CED participation in campus-wide online mentorship platform.
10% Provides administrative support, including purchasing, international travel arrangements, donor meeting logistics, preparation of donor and event briefings, CADS list request pulls, and oversight of the CED D+AR email and google drive.
5% Engage in professional learning and growth opportunities, and actively contributes to a team environment that fosters and promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the unit and at CED.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques.
- Working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, etc.
- Good written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
- Good organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Skills in maintaining confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of computer and database systems to facilitate research, pull data, and to prepare donor reports and proposals.
- Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of fundraising/philanthropy and donor relations concepts, principles, and practices.
- Knowledge of the UC Berkeley campus, its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements, issues of concern and infrastructure.
- Experience working in Adobe, Canva, or other design software.
- Experience working in CADS, Salesforce, or similar database systems.
Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit Compensation & Benefits.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $42.15 – $47.89.
This is a one-year contract position, with the opportunity to renew.
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