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Faculty Positions
- Assistant Professor: Design & Urban Transformation—City and Regional Planning
The Department of City and Regional Planning (DCRP) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Design and Urban Transformation at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. DCRP is seeking a colleague who will contribute to charting new intellectual territory and reimagining urban design to confront 21st century challenges.
Design-related questions have never been more central to cities and urban planning. Pressing challenges like rapid urbanization, deindustrialization and shrinkage, climate change, growing needs for public space, changes in the nature of planning participation and democratization, and housing and homelessness demand new design frameworks and methods. We seek a scholar whose research engages highly creative and forward-thinking methods to address these contemporary urban challenges. The ideal candidate would open up new directions for urban design by pushing the boundaries of traditional design fields and/or through interdisciplinary approaches. We are open to scholars from fields including urban planning, urban design, public policy, the social sciences, engineering, the environmental sciences, and data science. Scholars whose research is based in diverse geographical areas also are encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800 – $128,700 (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, 2026
Open date: August 12, 2025
Next review date: Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Staff Positions
- Graduate Student Affairs Officer (4575) Job #80769 — Department of Architecture
Berkeley’s Department of Architecture was founded on strong principles of design, multidisciplinary collaboration, and respect for experimentation. There are over 570 students, 180 of whom are graduate students, over 20 full-time faculty, over 30 part-time faculty, and 5 career staff.
The Architecture Graduate Student Affairs Office (GSAO) role involves a wide range of student services duties and responsibilities for the Department of Architecture. The GSAO provides assistance to the chair/dean, MSO, faculty, and graduate students in academic advising, admissions, financial aid, the evaluation and awarding of fellowships and block grant funds, student orientation and events, and related programs. The incumbent will also develop and implement programs for student outreach, recruitment, and admissions, and educate the public about admissions requirements, policies, and processes.
Responsibilities
45% Advising and Student Services:
- Advises students on departmental, college, and university policies and procedures; reviews students’ progress and advises students and faculty on requirements for degree/program completion; identifies students with progression problems and recommends interventions; provides input to curriculum planning in collaboration with faculty officers and staff colleagues.
- Provides advice and assistance to students on all aspects of their academic experience, including academic progress, satisfaction of major requirements.
- Reviews, evaluates, and advises student petitions for exceptions to requirements.
- Advises students on a wide range of course possibilities and/or ways to complete degree requirements that may not be clearly defined.
- Responsible for interpreting campus policies and advising students and faculty on student conduct, student grievances, disputes, and issues regarding discrimination.
- Identifies barriers, distractions, and complications affecting a student’s academic success, helps students recognize these key non-academic issues, and makes appropriate referrals for therapeutic counseling and/or assistance from other units.
- Liaison with the Berkeley International Office (BIO) and the Graduation Division, including running queries, degree tracking, and submitting student-related administrative reports.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication to students, including the creation and dissemination of a weekly graduate student newsletter.
25% Recruitment and Admissions:
- Plans and implements outreach programs with specifically targeted organizations and institutions.
- Advises prospective applicants on necessary academic preparation; appropriateness of the program as it pertains to the prospective applicant’s goals.
- Utilizing in-depth knowledge of the organization’s admissions criteria, helps rank applicants for admissions.
- Evaluates domestic and international transcripts for degree eligibility.
- Initiates and arranges student recruitment visits to Berkeley.
- Conducts outreach/recruitment activities using many modes of communication, including in-person events, webinars, and social media marketing.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to manage the Graduate Admissions Ambassadors.
- Coordinates with faculty on program-specific info sessions and admissions timelines.
- Manages and updates Student Services & Recruitment/Admissions materials, including department and university website content, handbooks, etc.
15% Faculty Committees/Department Policy:
- Meet regularly with the department Chair and MSO to discuss current and future programming.
- Advises and guides new and continuing instructors on Departmental, College, and University policies and procedures that pertain to graduate student affairs within the Department of Architecture.
- Serve on faculty committees.
- Develop recommendations for the improvement of existing programs and/or policies, as well as initiate new programs and/or services to meet changing student needs.
10% Financial Aid:
- In collaboration with colleagues, oversees and processes the administration, evaluation, and awarding of student fellowships, grants, scholarships, and other awards.
- Advises students on financial aid options on campus and extramural fellowship opportunities.
5% Other:
- Plans and implements complex, high-visibility student events, such as open houses, orientations of new students, final reviews, and commencement.
- Assist colleagues in department-wide programming and/or events.
- Coordinates student exit surveys and follow-up data collection surveys.
- Embraces the principle of being a “student always” by engaging in opportunities for training, workshops, seminars, continuing education pertinent to the position, or at the suggestion of the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Working knowledge of and experience with advising and counseling techniques.
- Knowledge of recruiting and admissions practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with and gain trust from department senior management, faculty, and students.
- Proven ability to find solutions to conflicting situations.
- Multicultural competencies: the ability to work with diverse populations.
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of University, College, and Departmental policies, regulations, and procedures. Ability in problem identification, reasoning. Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Drive. Proficiency with Zoom.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem-solving, identifying measures of system performance, and the actions to improve performance.
- Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs, including Slate and SIS.
- Knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
- Thorough knowledge of department and school/college general and major course and degree requirements.
- Project management experience
Position Overview
Application Review Date: 9/10/25–Open until filled
Salary & Benefits: The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $74,000.00–$83,500. The full range for this classification is $63,000.00–$108,400.00.
Lecturer Pool
| DEPARTMENT | POSITION | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH | Lecturer Pool: Architectural Humanities & Sciences–Dept. of Architecture | Apply |
| ARCH | Lecturer Pool: Design Studio Classes | Apply |
| CED | Teacher Special Programs (TSP) Pool: College of Environmental Design | 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 | Lecturer Pool: Master of Real Estate Development & Design | Apply |
| MRED+D | Teacher Special Programs Pool: Master of Real Estate Development & Design | Apply |
| SUMMER | Lecturer Pool: Summer Programs | Apply |
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Questions? Email the department manager responsible for the position to which you are applying. Positions are subject to change.