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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 at appointment See the following table for the salary scale for this position A reasonable full time salary estimate for this position is $68,247–$97,305.
Percent time: variable depending on teaching course load
Position duration: Summer Session 2026 Dates Session A—Six Weeks: May 26–July 2
Session B—Ten Weeks: June 8-August 14
Session C—Eight Weeks: June 22–August 14
Session D—Six Weeks: July 6–August 14
Session E—Three Weeks: July 27–August 14
Session F—Three Weeks: July 6–July 24
Session 12W—12 Weeks: May 26–August 14

Application Window

Open date: April 17, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 1, 2026 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.

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

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.

Preferred qualifications

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

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter (Optional)

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

  • Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

References would only be solicited for candidates following an interview.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05351

Help contact: physicsap@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