Lecturer Pool - Department of English - College of Letters & Science
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Lecturer Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimate for Berkeley English Lecturer positions is $68,247 to $74,577; salary is commensurate with teaching experience. Percent time: Appointments are non-tenured and are typically part-time and can range from 33 percent to 100 percent, depending on the number of courses taught. Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. Anticipated start: August 1, 2025 (Fall 2025), January 1, 2026 (Spring 2026), or Summer 2026 (date depends on which summer session). Review timeline: Typically, the Department reviews applications for fall teaching in May or early June, applications for spring teaching in November, and for the summer in March (if applicable). Position duration: Fall or Spring: 5 months; Summer: depends on session.
Application Window
Open date: April 21, 2025 Most recent review date:Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The Department of English at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of outstanding temporary instructors to teach Reading and Composition courses, lower and upper division courses, and/or sections of lower and upper division courses. We do not anticipate any openings, but are posting this search in case of an unexpected hiring need. Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): Teaching one or more sections of a lecture course (or courses) and attend all lectures, advising students and holding regular office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website. Generally, independent courses meet for a total of 3 hours per week; each section of lecture courses meets for a total of 1 hour per week (lecture attendance adds 2 hours). Department: https://english.berkeley.edu
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)PhD (or equivalent international degree). College-level teaching experience by time of appointment. For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit. Preferred qualificationsPhD (or equivalent international degree) in English Literature or a related field. Demonstrated ability to be a conscientious community member.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Teaching Teaching Evaluations - Complete teaching evaluations for 2-4 courses, ideally including at least one course from your most recent semester of teaching. Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04898 Help contact:jmccyoung@berkeley.edu
Job Location
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