Lecturer Pool - Psychology - College of Letters & Science
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: Salary: Commensurate with college teaching experience, in accordance with the current Unit-18 lecturer salary scale and its provisions. 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/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977–$117,315. Percent time: Part time or full time Summer Sessions appointments are handled on a by-agreement basis. Academic year - A co-taught course typically results in a 17% appointment, single course typically results in a 33% appointment. Appointments may vary from 17% to 100%, depending on the needs of the department. Anticipated start: Positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and August Position duration: One semester, academic year, or Summer Sessions
Application Window
Open date: September 25, 2025 Most recent review date:Thursday, Oct 9, 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: Friday, Sep 25, 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 Psychology Department at University of California, Berkeley, is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors (“Lecturer” title series) to teach courses in the Department of Psychology. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the Psychology Department. The Psychology Department is committed to creating an inclusive environment, one that is supportive of all individuals. The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy Teaching Responsibilities We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach a range of possible courses that vary in size and subject area. Subject areas include the ones listed below (but are not limited to). Core Courses: Subject areas include (but are not limited to): Graduate level statistics/data analysis Social Personality Psychology Upper Division Courses Applied Early Developmental Psychology Biological Psychology Cognitive Neuroscience Cognition Clinical Psychology Industrial-Organizational Psychology General Duties In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include (but are not limited to) managing graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website. Those teaching large courses are expected to work with, meet with, and mentor graduate student instructors.
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 international equivalent degree by the start date. Preferred qualificationsA track record of distinguished teaching that supports the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Teaching - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Copy of Transcript - Verifying highest degree earned. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness - Preferably teaching evaluations. Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05161 Help contact:psychap@berkeley.edu
Job Location
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