Berkeley, USA
Creedon design fellow
at University of California Berkeley
The department of architecture at the University of California Berkeley is hiring a Creedon design fellow to join its faculty in Berkeley, USA.
Creedon design fellow early career fellow, department of architecture.
Position overview position title: Creedon design fellow
Salary range: the UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See this table for the current salary scale(s) for the lecturer position. A reasonable estimate for lecturer positions is $68,245 to $74,577.
See this table for the current salary scale(s) for the specialist position. A reasonable estimate for the Specialist position is $65,700 to $74,100.
Percent time: 100 per cent – 50 per cent lecturer title, 50 per cent specialist title
Anticipated start: July 1, 2025
Review timeline: the initial review will begin October 1, 2024
Position duration: term of one year
Application window
Open date: July 30, 2024
Next review date: Wednesday 14 August, 2024 at 11:59pm (pacific time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday 31 October, 2024 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 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 twenty 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 five years prior teaching experience and no more than ten 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 per cent/research specialist 50 per cent. 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. Studio assignments will be determined based on awareness of department needs in conjunction with the fellow’s interests. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (eg syllabus), maintaining a course website, and using a learning management system (eg bCourses at UC Berkeley, Canvas, etc.).
Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ) are core values at UC Berkeley. Our excellence can only be fully realised by faculty, students, and academic and non-academic staff who share our commitment to these values. The department of architecture is committed to addressing DEIBJ issues in its hiring, admissions and curriculum. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing DEIBJ.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must hold a Masters degree at the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.
Preferred qualifications
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a record of design excellence commensurate with their experience.
Candidates must hold a master’s degree in architecture (or a closely related field) at the time of application.
Application requirements
Document requirements:
- cover letter (optional)
- curriculum vitae – your most recently updated CV
- portfolio of design work
- statement of research – five pages maximum
- portfolio of students’ work (optional)
- teaching evaluations (optional)
Statement on contributions to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion – statement on your contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley.
Reference requirements: two or three letters of reference required
Help contact: mailto:[email protected]
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (eg teaching, research and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
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Job location: Berkeley, CA