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Teacher Special Programs - ATDP - Graduate School of Education

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Position description

The Graduate School of Education (GSE) seeks qualified temporary non-tenure track, part-time Instructors, Co-instructors, and Instructional Associates (TSP) to teach in the Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) for Summer 2017 and in ATDP’s Elementary Division (ED), Secondary Division (SD), or Global Programs (GP). Screening of applicants begins immediately. An applicant will be selected for summer 2017. The expected start dates are: ED appointments begin in July; SD and GP appointments begin in June.

Teaching Responsibilities: We are seeking outstanding instructors (TSPs) who can teach courses in ATDP’s Elementary Division, Secondary Division, or Global Programs:

• Elementary Division (grades K – 6)
• Secondary Division (grades 7 – 11)
• Global Programs (grades 7 – 11)

Refer to https://atdp.berkeley.edu for details on the programs. Individuals who qualify to teach Chemistry (ED & SD), Geometry (SD), Introduction to Engineering (SD), Programming in Java/Python (SD & GP), Computer Systems Architecture (GP), Architectural Design (SD & GP), Business & Finance (SD), Japanese (SD), French (SD), Geology (ED), Writing Process (SD), Writing for High School (SD), Jazz Up Your Writing (ED), AP Statistics (SD), and Math for the Real World (ED) are especially encouraged to apply.

General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include: holding office hours, assigning grades, writing student evaluations, advising students, attending faculty meetings, and preparing course materials. Teachers are also required to attend a Faculty-wide meeting in May
2017; SD instructors must attend the Student/Parent orientation in June 2017.

Basic Qualifications: CA teaching credential or M.A. or equivalent degree in related content area at the time of application.

Additional Qualifications (by start date): The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and practice experience in the subject matter field and with diverse populations.

Salary: This is a two or three month appointment. Instructor, Co-instructor, and Instructional Associate salaries are associated with number of units and typically range from $1100 - $3800 per course.

Application Materials: To be considered, applicants must submit the following:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
Names and contact information for three references (Letters may be requested for finalists). 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

http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters.

How to Apply:
• Apply at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01190
• Create an Applicant ID
• Provide required information and documents
• Provide required reference information
Inquiries: For inquiries and questions contact: atdpjobs@lists.berkeley.edu

The Graduate School of Education is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family.

The University of California 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.

The applicant pool will close on October 24, 2017.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Statement of teaching philosophy

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Job location

Berkeley, CA