Lecturer Pool - Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management - Rausser College of Natural Resources

Position overview

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The current full-time salary range for this position is $70,977-$199,722.

Percent time: Appointments are typically part-time.

Anticipated start: Positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and August.

Review timeline: Applications will be accepted and reviewed for any department needs through August 13, 2026. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this applicant pool does not guarantee that a position is available. Applications are typically reviewed for fall course needs in April/May, spring course needs in October/November, and summer session course needs in January/February.

Position duration: Varied and may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Open date: June 4, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Dec 1, 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, Aug 13, 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 Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (ESPM) in the Rausser College of Natural Resources at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a one-year pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses with a focus area of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management. When a need arises, we seek lecturers who can teach/co-teach lecture, seminar, and/or laboratory courses in environmental science, policy, and management, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

ESPM is committed to creating an inclusive environment, one that is supportive of all individuals, regardless of background. The Department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

General Duties:
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Advanced degree, or enrolled in an advanced degree program, at the time of application

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Advanced degree required by the start date of the position.
• 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

• The completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree
• Documented experience in teaching one of the biological sciences at the college level is strongly preferred.
• Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy

Document requirements

• Cover Letter/ Statement of Teaching - 1-2 page cover letter. Please discuss any 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.

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

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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