Lecturer Pool – Global Studies - ISSP - College of Letters & Science
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Lecturer Pool – Global Studies - ISSP
- College of Letters & Science
Position overview
Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977- $101,198.
Percent time: Positions may range from 8% to 100% time during the academic year, while summer appointments are handled on a by-agreement basis.
Anticipated start: Positions usually start at the beginning of the semester (in mid-January for Spring Semester; in mid-August for Fall Semester). Summer appointments begin in late May and run into early August.
Review timeline: Appointments for fall semester are usually reviewed in April and May, and in October and November for spring course needs, and summer course needs in March and April. The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists.
Position duration: Semesters or Summer Sessions.
Please note:
These positions are temporary appointments with no guarantee of reappointment at the end of the term.
Position description
The Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program at UC Berkeley offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate major in Global Studies. In addition, it houses the interdisciplinary Global Studies graduate program.
The Global Studies Program at the University of California, Berkeley invites applicants to apply to a pool of qualified temporary instructors.
Duties of the position include teaching one or more of the following courses:
World History, Special Topics in Global Studies, Regional Courses, Interdisciplinary Approaches to Global Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies, Critical Thinking and/or Theories and Methods courses, Theories of Peace and Conflict Studies, Contemporary Theories of Peace and Security, Special Topics in Peace & Conflict Resolution.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials, writing exams, interacting with students outside of class time via email and/or a course web site, and managing teaching assistants.
Qualifications
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) By position start date:
PhD (or equivalent international degree).
Preferred qualifications PhD in the fields of peace and conflict studies, history, political science, economics, sociology, geography or related fields. Academic experience with Peace and Conflict Studies, Global Studies, and/or interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, research or regional studies. A commitment to, and experience with, undergraduate teaching.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae
- Your most recently updated C.V. - Cover Letter
- Statement of Teaching
- Sample Course Syllabus/Syllabi
- Teaching Evaluations
- Please provide teaching evaluations for most recent two semesters of non-Summer, non-Teaching Assistant positions (if available, otherwise include any evaluations). (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Reference letters may be requested of finalists.
About UC Berkeley
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