Lecturer Pool - Department of Scandinavian

Position overview

Position title:

Lecturer

Salary range:
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. A reasonable estimate is a base full-time gross annual salary rate of $68,247-$91,719 for Lecturer positions.

Percent time:
Appointments are typically part-time.

Anticipated start:
If available, positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and/or in August. Applications are typically reviewed for summer session course needs in March, fall course needs in April, and in October for spring course needs.

Review timeline:

Please note:

The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time due to zero position vacancies.

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

Open date:
March 19, 2026

Most recent review date:
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Friday, Mar 19, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The Department of Scandinavian at UC Berkeley welcomes applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses, should a departmental need arise, in any of the following possible areas:

• Nordic Languages
• Reading and Composition (first- and second-year undergraduate writing courses in English on Nordic topics, using Nordic literature in translation)
• Nordic Literature and/or Culture (may include History, Film, Politics, and/or other related topics)

General Duties:
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and interacting with students outside of class time via email and campus web based course resources.

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Completed Master's degree (or equivalent international degree)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed PhD in Scandinavian studies (or international equivalent degree) or closely related field strongly preferred
• Fluency in English language
• Fluency in the Nordic language to be taught in this position, if applicable
• Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level in the U.S.
• If hired to teach R&C, demonstrated experience teaching reading and writing in English
• If hired to teach a language course, professional training in language teaching
• Demonstrated expertise of Nordic literature and culture

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
  - Please include a description of your teaching specialties and interests.
• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

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Job location:

Berkeley, CA

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.