Lecturer Pool - Center Jewish Studies

Position Overview

Position title: Non-senate Lecturer

Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step  the following salary scale for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). $70,977 - $120,835

Percent time: Dependent upon position, ranging from part-time to full-time (10%-100%)

Anticipated start: Academic year (AY) appointments start 7/1/2025;
Fall semester appointments start 8/1/2025;
Spring semester appointments start 1/1/2026 and Summer appointments run from May - August.

Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

Position duration: Semester, AY, and Summer (6-10 weeks, depending on session)

Open date: July 2, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Jul 2, 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 Center for Jewish Studies in the College of Letters and Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses as needed in the areas of (but not limited to) Jewish history, languages, literature, culture, or other topics in Jewish Studies. Check our website to see the broad range of Jewish Studies courses offered across many subject areas.

General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), maintaining a course website, and using a learning management system (e.g., bCourses at UC Berkeley, Canvas, etc.), and participation in programs and events in the Center.

Unit: .edu

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

Additional qualifications (required at time of start): For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US Visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

Preferred qualifications: Master's degree (or equivalent international degree).

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Provide a cover letter that addresses your qualifications and teaching philosophy.
• Statement of Teaching - Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. (Optional)
• Optional Attachments:
  Syllabi;
  Course Evaluations (Optional)

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

Apply link: /JPF
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Help contact: eheber

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