Lecturer Pool - Psychology - College of Letters & Science

Lecturer Pool
- Psychology
- College of Letters & Science

The Psychology Department at University of California, Berkeley, is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors ("Lecturer" title series) to teach courses in the Department of Psychology. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the Psychology Department.

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

Teaching Responsibilities We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach a range of possible courses that vary in size and subject area. Subject areas include the ones listed below (but are not limited to):

• Graduate level statistics/data analysis
• Social Personality Psychology
• Upper Division Courses
• Applied Early Developmental Psychology
• Biological Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Cognition
• Clinical Psychology
• Industrial-Organizational Psychology

General Duties In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include (but are not limited to) managing graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website. Those teaching large courses are expected to work with, meet with, and mentor graduate student instructors.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start):
PhD or international equivalent degree by the start date.

Preferred qualifications:

A track record of distinguished teaching that supports the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching
  - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests.
• Copy of Transcript
  - Verifying highest degree earned.
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
  - Preferably teaching evaluations.

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

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. You have the right to an equal employment opportunity. The University of California, Berkeley is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.