Lecturer Pool Cognitive Science ISSP College of Letters & Science

Application Window

Open date: October 10, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  salary scale for this position is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 (mid‑January for Spring, mid‑August for Fall). Summer appointments begin in late May and run into early August.

Review timeline: Fall semester appointments are usually reviewed in April and May; spring course needs in October and November; summer course needs in March and April. Applicants are considered as needs arise; pool membership does not guarantee a position.

Position duration: Semesters or Summer Sessions. These positions are temporary appointments with no guarantee of reappointment at the end of the term.

The Cognitive Science Program at UC Berkeley invites applicants to join a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach Cognitive Science 1 (Introduction to Cognitive Science), upper‑division courses on Cognitive Psychology, Computational Modeling, Language and Cognition, Cognitive Neuroscience, and cognition‑related social sciences, and possibly other undergraduate courses if an opening arises.

The duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), writing exams, and managing GSIs.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):

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

Additional Qualifications (required at time of start):

• By position start date: A PhD (or equivalent international degree).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A commitment to, and experience with, undergraduate teaching, preferably in Cognitive Science, Linguistics, Computer Science, Philosophy, Psychology, or Neuroscience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in a dynamic learning environment.
• Experience with and deep knowledge of interdisciplinary inquiry and research connected to the study of the mind.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated.
• Cover Letter.
• Statement of Teaching.
• Teaching Evaluations – provide evaluations for the most recent two semesters of non‑summer, non‑TA positions (if available; otherwise any evaluations).

(Optional)

Reference Requirements:

• 3–4 required (contact information only).

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Job location: Berkeley, CA

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Unless stated otherwise, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H‑1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

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