Lecturer-(UGIS Interdisciplinary Studies Field Major; ISF

Interdisciplinary Studies Field Major (ISF) in the Undergraduate Division of the College of Letters and Science is an interdisciplinary major and a research-driven program of liberal education, one of the top-ranked personalized majors offered at US universities and colleges. ISF offers students the unique opportunity to develop an individualized cross-disciplinary research program that includes a course of study and a senior thesis.

The course of study is made up of courses taken in the social sciences, the humanities, and/or the professional schools and colleges, alongside the required courses in ISF. Specializations are open. We particularly welcome applicants who can teach theories and methods of humanistic inquiry.

General Duties:
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and using Cal’s electronic resources for course management and may include supervising teaching assistants and course graders and advising students on interdisciplinary course selection and senior theses. ISF invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors with experience teaching interdisciplinary studies and international relations.

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