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Lecturer Pool – Yiddish – Department of German

Job #JPF05324
  • German / College of Letters & Science - Arts & Humanities / UC Berkeley

Position overview

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale. A reasonable salary estimate for full-time Lecturer positions is $70,977 – $82,284.
Percent time: Positions range from 33% to 100%. Summer positions are 11% (weighed at 50%).
Anticipated start: Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester (in mid-January for Spring Semester; in mid-August for Fall Semester). Summer appointments begin in late May and run into early August.
Review timeline: Typically, appointments for summer and Fall semester are reviewed in February/March, and appointments for Spring semester in October/November. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.
Position duration: Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester or academic year basis. Summer appointments range between 6-10 weeks, depending on session.

Application Window

Open date: March 27, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Apr 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Mar 26, 2027 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 German at UC Berkeley, in collaboration with Center for Jewish Studies, seeks applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach Yiddish courses in any of the possible areas:

• Yiddish language courses (of various levels)
• Upper-level literature/culture courses in such areas as history of Yiddish culture, contemporary Yiddish culture, and related topics

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), maintaining a course website, and using a learning management system (e.g. bCourses at UC Berkeley, Canvas, etc.).

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Department: http://german.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Master’s degree or equivalent international degree

Preferred qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Yiddish and English.
• College level teaching experience in the U.S.
• For language instruction: Demonstrated excellence in teaching, familiarity with college-level language programs, and relevant teaching experience using current language-teaching methodologies.
• For literature/culture instruction: Demonstrated expertise in Yiddish language, literature, and culture, with possible emphasis in Yiddish film, Yiddish-language political and social history, and related topics.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

  • Cover Letter

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

  • Teaching Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

  • Original Syllabus (Optional)

  • Teaching Evaluations from the last two years. (Optional)

  • Original Teaching Activity (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

While only contact information for three references is required at the time of application, the Department may later request letters from finalists’ references.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05324

Help contact: jleaks@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

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.

For more information, please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment 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.

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.

Job location

Berkeley, CA