Lecturer Pool - Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering - College of Chemistry
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Lecturer Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247–$192,040. Percent time: Positions may range from part-time to full-time. Anticipated start: Positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer, and in August. Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for summer session course needs in April, fall course needs in May, and in November for spring course needs. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available. Position duration: Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. Reappointments are dependent on departmental needs.
Application Window
Open date: May 12, 2025 Most recent review date:Friday, Mar 13, 2026 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, May 11, 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 Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach undergraduate courses in all areas within chemical and biomolecular engineering, though candidates with experience in biochemical engineering laboratory will receive special consideration, should an opening arise. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. This position is in a represented bargaining unit. The vibrant community of CBE is situated within the College of Chemistry, a small college within a large campus, with a connected and collegial feel. The College provides comprehensive student support services including peer tutoring, professional advising, career placement, and drop‐in counseling. Award‐winning student groups including chapters of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), American Cancer Society (ACS) and Chemical Engineering Car (Chem‐E‐Car) enhance the student experience, and faculty members mentor students in clubs and teams in biofuels technology, cosmetics formulation, phytoremediation, and research projects. General Duties Classroom/laboratory teaching and preparation, managing and mentoring graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and using Cal’s electronic resources for course management. Union Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/non-senate-instructional/contract/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)A bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) program. Additional qualifications(required at time of start)A bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) and 2 years of experience in a laboratory course setting and/or research/professional experience. Preferred qualificationsA PhD degree (or equivalent international degree) in chemical engineering or a related field, and prior teaching experience.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Teaching Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04916 Help contact:jeagan@berkeley.edu
Job Location
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