Lecturer - Goldman School of Public Policy

Salary range:
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The current full-time salary range for this position is $68,247 - $192,040.

Percent time:
17% - 100%

Review timeline:
We typically review applications for Spring course needs in October and November of the previous calendar year (i.e., the preceding Fall). For our Summer and Fall semester hiring needs, applications are typically reviewed in March and April.

Open date: December 14, 2024

Most recent review date: Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 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: Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 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 Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to work as lecturers, teaching courses in a School that confers professional graduate degrees (MPP, MPA, and MDP) and the PhD degree in Public Policy.

The courses may encompass both core curriculum (Economics, Quantitative Methods, Law & Public Policy, Introduction to Policy Analysis, Advanced Policy Analysis, and Politics & Public Policy); as well as its breadth curriculum (policy applications in specific disciplines and/or specializations, as noted below in

Preferred Qualifications ). Lecturers may be hired to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, should an opening arise.

Please note:

The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists.

The pool will remain open for one calendar year; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the school.

Teaching Responsibilities:
Primary duties include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses, typically one course per semester.

General Duties:
In addition to teaching, duties may include creating a course syllabus for enrolled students; creating midterm examination materials; creating final examinations as necessary; creating problem sets (as appropriate); creating writing assignments; supervising academic student employees (readers, tutors, teaching assistants); holding office hours; assigning grades; preparing course materials; and advising and mentoring graduate or undergraduate students on independent research projects.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The minimum basic qualifications required to be considered an applicant for this position are: A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree is required at time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Five years of experience in industry or a research institute, or advanced degree is required by the start of the appointment.

Preferred qualifications

The Goldman School of Public Policy is interdisciplinary in its core and breadth curriculum, and the successful applicant should have a focus on the policy implications for their disciplinary subject matter.

Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching - Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, including specific efforts and future plans to support the success of all students through curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Include discussion of mentoring experiences and approach, including past efforts and future plans to foster equitable and inclusive research environments. For more information, refer to the Berkeley Office for Faculty Equity & Welfare, Faculty Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Berkeley webpage.

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