Lecturer - Biology - Department of Integrative Biology

Application Window

Open date:
November 7, 2025
Review timeline:
Applicants are considered as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.
Final date:
Friday, Nov 6, 2026. 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.

Title:

Lecturer
Salary range:
Minimum pay determined by UC academic salary scales (See the salary scale for this position: UC salary scale). A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $70,977 - $120,835.
Percent time:
Part‑time or Full‑time
Anticipated start:
Spring 2026 and/or Summer 2026

The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) at UC Berkeley invites applications for a pool of non‑tenure track Lecturer positions to teach Integrative Biology courses and General Biology (BIO 1B) courses as need arises. Our department’s emphasis is on organismal biology.

• Ecology
• Evolution
• Organismal Biology
• Human Biology
• General Biology (BIO 1B)
• A detailed list of all courses is located online (see the links below).

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, creating and grading quizzes and/or exams, managing and assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and using a learning management system (e.g., bCourses at UC Berkeley, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.). For courses with discussion or lab sections, duties may include supervision, training and coordination of Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs).

Senior lecturers mentor new hires and GSIs.

For General Biology (BIO 1B) Lab Courses: The laboratory class currently covers three major sections:
Evolution, Ecology, and Plant Biology/Organismal Diversity. Exercises include investigations into population genetics, phylogenetic relationships, macroevolution, bioindicators, and structure and function of organisms. BIO 1B is a gateway course to the major field of Integrative Biology and consists of three one‑hour lectures and one four‑hour combined discussion and lab each week. Lecturers will be required to lead one discussion and lab per week, create assignments, grade assignments, attend a Friday instructional meeting, be familiar with lecture, proctor exams, hold office hours, and complete other instructional duties as assigned.

Undergraduate courses: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./courses
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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Enrolled in a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent international degree‑granting program at the time of application.

Additional Qualifications (required at time of hire)
Lecturer courses: A Ph.D. or M.D. (or equivalent international degree) is required to teach a lecture course by the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with a web‑based learning management system (e.g., Canvas) for grading and classroom management is preferred, as well as experience teaching a college‑level course in the biological sciences (e.g., graduate student instructor, teaching assistant, lecturer). For General Biology (BIO 1B):
Experience working with computer‑based phylogenetic programs and teaching a class similar to UC Berkeley’s BIO 1B lab courses is preferred. A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent international degree in the biological sciences is preferred.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Include teaching experience with dates, courses, units, titles (Lecturer, Graduate Student Instructor/Teaching Assistant, Guest Lecturer, etc.). If you were not the full‑time instructor, indicate the percentage of contribution as a co‑instructor or guest lecturer.
• Cover Letter – Review IB courses we offer () and include career highlights that specifically address your experience for the IB or BIO 1B courses you wish to teach. (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching – Three page maximum. (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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