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Lecturer Pool - Sociology - College of Letters and Science

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Position description

The Department of Sociology at University of California at Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach a range of courses in the department should openings arise during the following terms: Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022.

The position’s duties include: undergraduate and graduate teaching. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), writing exams, and managing GSIs.

Screening of applicants begins immediately and will continue as needed; some appointments may begin in Summer‐2021 term, or Fall‐ 2021 semester, or Spring‐2022. Positions may be part‐time and range from 17% to 100% (per academic year), typically start at the beginning of the semester, and appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Appointments for summer and fall semester are usually reviewed in April, and in October for spring.

Minimum Basic Qualifications Required (at time of application):
The minimum qualification required to be considered an applicant for the position is an advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) at the time of appointment.

Applications received before the respective review periods will receive full consideration for the terms indicated. Please direct all questions to John O’Donnell at od@berkeley.edu.

The salary is commensurate with teaching experience at the university level, and the range currently begins at $56,381 annually for a 100% time appointment.

UC Lecturers are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.

All recommendation 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 third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/ucb-confidentiality-policy) prior to submitting their letters.

To Apply: Visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/jpf02756

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.

Application Requirements

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

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • 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 (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Job location

Berkeley, CA