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Lecturer Pool - Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures

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Position overview

Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: Minimum annual full-time salary rate of $56,945. Salary to be commensurate with experience, with some credit given to prior college-level teaching (not including graduate student or summer session teaching).
Percent time: 11% - 100%
Anticipated start: Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester (in mid-January for Spring Semester; in mid-August for Fall Semester).
Position duration: Usually one semester. Appointments may be shorter in duration if only a partial semester is needed by the program. Appointments may be renewable based on the Program’s needs, funding, and on lecturer performance.

Position description

Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at UC Berkeley welcomes applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach undergraduate courses, should a need arise, in any of the following possible areas:

• Language (Russian, Polish, Czech, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Armenian, or Hungarian; possible other languages)
• Reading and Composition (first- and second-year undergraduate writing courses in English on Slavic topics, using Slavic literature in translation)
• Slavic Literature and Culture (may include History, Film, Folklore, or other related topics)
• Russian Language Coordination, Supervision, and Pedagogy

General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and interacting with students outside of class time via email and campus web based course resources.

UC Lecturers are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Completed Master’s degree (or equivalent international degree)

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 usually unable to provide a visa/work permit.

Preferred qualifications

Fluency in English language.
If teaching a language, complete fluency in the language being taught.
An advanced degree in Slavic Languages and Literatures or related field may be strongly preferred, depending on duties/classes being taught.
Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level in the U.S.
If hired to teach R&C, demonstrated experience teaching reading and writing in English.
If hired to teach a language course, professional training in language teaching.
Demonstrated expertise of the needed area/field of duties/teaching.
Potential for successful attraction, advising and mentoring students.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03243

Help contact: issahr@berkeley.edu

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 (e.g., 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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Berkeley, CA