Lecturer Pool - Political Economy - ISSP - College of Letters & Science

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  the salary scale for this position, see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977–$101,198.

Percent time: Positions may range from 8% to 100% time during the academic year, while summer appointments are handled on a by‑agreement basis.

Anticipated start: Positions usually start at the beginning of the semester (mid‑January for Spring; mid‑August for Fall). Summer appointments begin in late May and run into early August. UC Berkeley's academic calendar can be viewed at .

Review timeline: Appointments for fall semester are usually reviewed in April and May, and in October and November for spring course needs, and summer course needs in March and April; see AP Recruit for current review dates.

Position duration: Semesters or Summer Sessions

Open date: November 13, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Nov 12, 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.

The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program at UC Berkeley offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate major in Political Economy, including a Designated Emphasis in Political Economy. The Political Economy Program invites applicants to apply to a pool of qualified temporary instructors.

Duties of the position: Teaching one or more of the following courses:

• Classical Theories of Political Economy
• Contemporary Theories of Political Economy
• Special topics in Political Economy, such as finance, development, globalization, inequality, poverty, and policy‑related issues
• World History: a survey course in modern world history, with an emphasis on Political Economy
• Regional courses (e.g., Africa, Asia, East Europe, Latin America) that address Political Economy themes
• Interdisciplinary approaches to Political Economy
• Development Studies
• Critical Thinking and/or Theories and Methods courses
• Thesis writing courses

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), writing exams, interacting with students outside class time via email and/or a course web site, and managing teaching assistants.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application): PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree‑granting program at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start): PhD (or equivalent international degree).

Preferred qualifications: PhD in history, political science, economics, sociology, geography, or related fields, and academic experience with Political Economy, and/or interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, research, or regional studies. A commitment to, and experience with, undergraduate teaching.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching
• Sample Course Syllabus/Syllabi
• Teaching Evaluations – Provide evaluations for most recent two semesters of non‑summer, non‑Teaching Assistant positions (if available, otherwise include any evaluations). (Optional)

Reference requirements: 3–5 required (contact information only). Reference letters may be requested of finalists.

Apply link: /JPF
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Help contact: ap-issp

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