Lecturer Pool - Sociology - College of Letters & Science
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See for the following table for the salary scale this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977 - $95,388. Percent time: 8.5% to 100% Anticipated start: Positions usually start in July/August for Fall and January for Spring Semesters, various times throughout the summer. Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for Fall course needs in February/March, and in September for Spring and Summer 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: Semesters or Summer Sessions
Application Deadline
Open date: July 17, 2026 Next review date:Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Jul 16, 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 Department of Sociology at the University of California at Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach a range of courses in the department should openings arise. Please visit the Sociology Course Descriptions links for more information about the department's classes. The position’s duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include managing graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), maintaining a course website, and writing exams. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Department: https://sociology.berkeley.edu/ Undergraduate Course Descriptions: https://undergraduate.catalog.berkeley.edu/courses?cq=&sortBy=code&page=1&departments=SOCIOL Department: https://sociology.berkeley.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program at the time of application. Preferred qualificationsPh.D. (or equivalent international degree) at the time of appointment. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Teaching Cover Letter Sample/Course Syllabi Teaching Evaluations - Most recent teaching evaluations Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05428 Help contact:SociologyAP@berkeley.edu