Lecturer Pool - Department of English - College of Letters & Science

Application Window

Open date:
April 21, 2025.

Most recent review date:
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet be filled.

Final date:
Monday, Apr 20, 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.

Position title:

Lecturer.

Salary range:
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. A reasonable estimate for Berkeley English Lecturer positions is $68,247 to $74,577; salary is commensurate with teaching experience. See the salary scale PDF at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Percent time:
Appointments are non-tenured and are typically part-time and can range from 33 percent to 100 percent, depending on the number of courses taught.

Please note:

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

Anticipated start:
August 1, 2025 (Fall 2025), January 1, 2026 (Spring 2026), or Summer 2026 (date depends on which summer session).

Review timeline:
Typically, the Department reviews applications for fall teaching in May or early June, applications for spring teaching in November, and for the summer in March (if applicable).

Position duration:
Fall or Spring: 5 months;
Summer: depends on session.

We invite applications for a pool of outstanding temporary instructors to teach Reading and Composition courses, lower and upper division courses, and/or sections of lower and upper division courses. We do not anticipate any openings, but are posting this search in case of an unexpected hiring need.

• Teach one or more sections of a lecture course (or courses) and attend all lectures, advise students and hold regular office hours, assign grades, prepare course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintain a course website. Generally, independent courses meet for a total of 3 hours per week; each section of lecture courses meets for a total of 1 hour per week (lecture attendance adds 2 hours).

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• PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree‑granting program at the time of application.

• PhD (or equivalent international degree).
• College‑level teaching experience by time of appointment.
• 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.

• PhD (or equivalent international degree) in English Literature or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to be a conscientious community member.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching
• Teaching Evaluations - Complete teaching evaluations for 2‑4 courses, ideally including at least one course from your most recent semester of teaching.

• 3 required (contact information only)

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