Creedon Design Fellow Early Career Fellow - Dept. of Architecture

Archinect; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 79,887; Full time

Job summary

The University of California-Berkeley invites applications for the Creedon Design Fellowship. The role involves teaching three courses each academic year, contributing to academic life, and engaging in research.

Suitable candidates should hold a Master's degree in Architecture or a related field. The appointment is for one year with a possibility of renewal. This fellowship will enhance your teaching career at a prestigious institution.

Qualifications

• Graduated with a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated record of design excellence commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to intellectual life and engage in critical creative work.
• Design, teach, and manage three courses per academic year, including design studios and seminars.
• Coordinate studio assignments based on departmental needs.

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Creedon Design Fellow

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. The current salary scale for the Lecturer position ranges from $70,977 to $79,887. The salary scale for the Specialist position ranges from $67,900 to $76,500.

Percent time: 100% — 50% Lecturer Title, 50% Specialist title

Anticipated start: July 1, 2027

Review timeline: The initial review will begin on November 1, 2026

Position duration: Term of one year with the possibility of extension for a second year depending on departmental needs.

Position Description

The Department of Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley invites applicants for the Creedon Design Fellowship, a one-year, non‑tenure‑track academic research and teaching appointment. The fellowship was recently established through a generous endowment created by Gerard (Roddy) Creedon, who led undergraduate studios for nearly 20 years until 2021. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide promising individuals early in their teaching careers with an opportunity to pursue academic and teaching interests. Early career is defined as no more than five (5) years of prior teaching experience and no more than ten (10) years since completion of the relevant graduate degree at the time of application. The successful candidate will be selected based on demonstrated excellence in their design work and, if applicable, in their students' work, as well as the ability to connect their design and research interests to their teaching.

The Creedon Fellow will be expected to commence in Fall 2027 for a one-year term, with a possibility of extension for a second year depending on the research program and departmental needs. The appointment will be at the level of Lecturer 50% / Research Specialist 50%. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the College's collective intellectual life and engage in critical, theoretical, and/or creative work. This work will be presented through a public lecture and exhibition. The Fellow may be asked to teach in both graduate and undergraduate programs, in both coordinated and independent formats. 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 department needs in conjunction with the Fellow's interests. The Fellow will be assigned an office space within the College's Bauer Wurster Hall to carry out their work. Further resources, depending on need and availability, may be provided.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the College's collective intellectual life and engage in critical, theoretical, and/or creative work presented through a public lecture and exhibition. Design, teach, and manage three courses per academic year, including two design studios and a seminar related to research/creative work. Coordinate studio assignments with departmental needs and the Fellow's interests. Maintain an office space within the College's Bauer Wurster Hall for research and teaching activities.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent international degree) at the time of application.

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 or equivalent international degree) at time of application.

Job Location

Berkeley, CA

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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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.

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