Lecturer- Brilliance of Berkeley - 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: Table 15 A reasonable expectation for the full-time salary range for this position is $73,817– $85,576. Percent time: 25% Anticipated start: Spring 2027 Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for this specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time. Position duration: The lecturer appointment will be effective the beginning of the semester, and may be renewable depending on need, funding, and job performance.
Application Deadline
Open date: August 17, 2026 Next review date:Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Tuesday, Aug 17, 2027 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 College of Letters & Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a lecturer to teach L&S 110: Brilliance of Berkeley. L&S 110 is a course that offers new Berkeley students, first-year admits and transfer admits, an opportunity to appreciate the range of rich academic experiences that make studying at Berkeley worthwhile. Each week, Students will hear guest lectures from luminary Berkeley faculty from diverse colleges and schools. The course enrolls students in-person and online-synchronous; students who choose to register online watch the lectures synchronously at the same time as the in person students on Fridays for a 2-hour block. Teaching L&S 110 includes working with guest speakers around their student engagement activities; opening and closing each class session to provide continuity throughout the term; facilitating Q&A and in class and out-of-class activities (e.g. polling, group reflective responses); managing communications over bCourses; and supervising the undergraduate readers. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials, and maintaining a course website. The instructor of record for this course is a senate faculty member but the lecturer will serve as the primary point of contact for all aspects of the course. The guest lecturer schedule will be organized and confirmed by a staff member who will support the course which already has an established syllabus and a menu of in-class and out-of-class activities in place. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)Advanced degree or be enrolled in an advanced degree program at the time of application. Additional qualifications(required at time of start)Completion of advanced degree. Preferred qualificationsA Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, and experience working with a diverse student population is preferred. College-level teaching experience is preferred. Knowledge of accessible technologies and universal design in instruction is preferred.
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. Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Reference letters may be requested of finalists. Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05366 Help contact:hmakiharju@berkeley.edu