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Lecturer - Professional Programs - Graduate School of Education

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Position description

The Graduate School of Education (GSE) is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary part-time non-tenure track lecturers to teach in its professional preparation programs for 2018. Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues as needed. Applicants will be selected from this pool for one year; some appointments begin in the spring semester and some applicants may have an opportunity to teach in our Summer Sessions or Fall course offerings. The number of positions varies from semester to semester and may be renewed based on need and performance.

Teaching Responsibilities: We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach/co-teach courses in the school’s teacher education programs and can supervise student teachers:
• Developmental Teacher Education (DTE) – offers MA and multiple subject credential
• Multicultural Urban Secondary English (MUSE) – offers MA and single subject credential
• Masters and Credential in Science and Mathematics Education (MACSME) – offers MA and single subject credential
• Beginning in June 2018: Berkeley Educators for Equity and Excellence (BE3)
– Multiple and single subject credential pathways

Refer to http://gse.berkeley.edu/ for details on the programs.

General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, and preparing course materials.

Basic Qualifications (by the time application): Masters degree or equivalent degree in Education or a related field.

Additional Qualifications (by start date): The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience teaching practicum and supervision experience in the subject matter field and with diverse populations. This should be explicit in the vitae.

Salary: These are academic year appointments and subject to the normal processes of academic review. Salary is commensurate with experience but typically begins at $56,106 and prorated in accordance to instructional workload calculation.

Application Materials: To be considered, applicants must submit the following:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Course(s) interested in teaching

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 letter.

How to Apply:
• Apply at: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01568
• Create an Applicant ID
• Provide required information and documents
• Provide required reference information

Inquiries: For inquiries and questions contact: lanihunt@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 November 30, 2018. Candidates who have yet to receive an offer and who are interested in remaining in the pool after that time will need to submit a new application. Applications will be accepted and reviewed as the need occurs. Appointments for spring semester are usually reviewed in October, summer semester appointments are reviewed in March, and fall semester are usually reviewed in late spring.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

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

  • Statement of teaching philosophy

  • Course(s) interested in teaching

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Job location

Berkeley, CA