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Summer Sessions Lecturer - Physics - College of Letters & Science

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable full time salary estimate for this position is $64,329–$97,469.
Percent time: variable depending on teaching course load
Anticipated start: Summer Session A begins May 27, 2025
Summer Session ends August 15, 2025
Position duration: Summer Session Dates Session A—Six Weeks: May 27–July 3 Session B—Ten Weeks: June 9–August 15 Session C—Eight Weeks: June 23–August 15 Session D—Six Weeks: July 7–August 15 Session E—Three Weeks: July 28–August 15 Session F—Three Weeks: July 7–July 25 Session 12W—12 Weeks: May 27–August 15

Application Window

Open date: January 12, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Jan 27, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, May 16, 2025 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 Physics at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified, temporary, non-tenure track lecturers to teach a range of physics courses. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach a range of lecture and laboratory courses in Physics. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include:

  • Holding office hours;
  • Assigning grades;
  • Advising and communicating with students;
  • Preparing course materials, including syllabi, homework assignments, and exams;
  • Using a learning management system (e.g. bCourses) and/or maintaining a course website; and,
  • Managing and mentoring graders and/or graduate student instructors.

When completing the online application, applicants should be sure to select the appropriate courses they prefer to teach from the list of specializations provided.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Master's degree (or equivalent international degree) or be enrolled in a Master's degree program (or equivalent international degree-granting program) at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

A Master's degree (or equivalent international degree) by the start of the appointment.

For applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents, valid US work authorization is required for the duration of employment. Applicants should not expect the department to sponsor a work visa on their behalf.

Preferred qualifications

A Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree), and/or prior college-level teaching experience.

Application Requirements

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

  • Statement of Teaching

  • 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. More Information and guidelines.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

References would only be solicited for candidates following an interview.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04749

Help contact: physicsap@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.

Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

Job location

Berkeley, CA