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Assistant Professor – Computation and Design Methods (Tenure-Track) at University of California Berkeley

University of California Berkeley

College of Environmental Design

Department of Architecture

Position Title

Assistant Professor – Computation and Design Methods (Tenure-Track)

Institution

University of California, Berkeley (Department of Architecture, College of Environmental Design)

Location

Berkeley, CA

Key Dates

  • Open Date: July 31, 2026
  • Next Review Date: October 15, 2026 (Apply by this date to ensure full consideration)
  • Final Date: October 15, 2026
  • Anticipated Start: July 1, 2027

Position Description

The Department of Architecture at UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design (CED) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computation and Design Methods. This role focuses on applying computation as a creative, social, and technical force in architectural design, connecting intelligent environments and tools to questions of authorship, agency, governance, and participation.

Focus Areas:

  • Technically-Oriented Subjects: Building information modeling (BIM), digital twins, spatial data systems, and urban information systems.
  • Methodological Inquiry: Feedback systems, human-building interaction, participation, distributed agency, and self-regulating processes.
  • Sociotechnical and Critical Research: Platform studies, civic data, public-interest technology, and built-environment science and technology studies.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach computation both as an instrument of design and as a cultural actor with social, technical, and political consequences.
  • Advise and lead design studios and foundational representation courses.
  • Teach broad, large-format undergraduate lecture courses and advanced graduate seminars based on expertise.
  • Build collaborations across UC Berkeley’s campus (e.g., computing, data science, engineering) and develop funded research and partnerships with industry or public-sector organizations.

Qualifications

  • Basic Qualifications (Required at application): Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree.
  • Preferred Qualifications (By start date):
    1. A professional degree in architecture, design, or a related field (e.g., M.Arch, B.Arch, or equivalent); OR
    2. A Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in a related field.
  • Key Attributes: Candidates must demonstrate excellence in architecture, design, computation, or design methods through formal scholarship, technical production, creative practice, professional leadership, or public engagement. Evidence must show rigor, influence, and relevance to the production of architectural design knowledge.

Salary

  • $84,100 – $132,900 (9-month academic year salary).
  • Off-scale salary and other components of pay may be offered to meet competitive conditions.

Application Process

Apply online at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05463 (or via https://apptrkr.com/9738292).

Required Documents:

References: Contact information for 3–5 references (letters will be requested only if the candidate advances).

Curriculum Vitae: Most recently updated CV or resume.

Statement of Interest (2–3 pages): Describing your research agenda, technical work, creative/professional practice, contributions to the profession/community, and teaching experience/approach to supporting student success.

Selected Work, Research, and Practice Samples (Max 50MB): Materials documenting work relevant to Computation and Design Methods (e.g., design work, software workflows, published/unpublished research, prototypes, platforms). Additional space is provided if files need to be split.

Teaching Portfolio (Max 50MB): Digital portfolio of teaching material, syllabi, student work, assignments, and teaching evaluations.