Lecturer - Social Sciences Career Development - Social Sciences Division, College of Letters & Science
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: [T15]. A reasonable full-time salary range for this position is $77,561–$153,069. Starting salary will be commensurate with highest degree, past college-level teaching experience, relevant industry experience and equity within the unit. Percent time: 11% - 100% Anticipated start: Fall semester, September 17th - December 4th (12 weeks); Spring semester, February 11th - April 29th (12 weeks). Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this recruitment does not guarantee that a position is available. Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed in June for fall course needs, and September for spring course needs. Position duration: Depending on instructional assignments, lecturers may be appointed for a semester, or for the academic year. Please note: These positions are temporary appointments with no guarantee of reappointment at the end of the term. The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.
Application Deadline
Open date: July 27, 2026 Next review date:Monday, Aug 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Jul 26, 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 Social Science Career Readiness Internship Program (SSCRIP) is a division-wide program for undergraduate social sciences majors who are interested in a summer internship to gain experience as they prepare to join the workforce. With a focus on low-income, underserved, and first-generation students, SSCRIP participants are guaranteed funding for a paid internship upon completion of the required career readiness course. DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Teaching the 12-week 1-credit career readiness course held during Fall 2026. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), assignments, interacting with students outside of class time via email and/or a course web site. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Program: https://sscrip.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree is required at time of application. Additional qualifications(required at time of start)-Prior experience teaching career development at the undergraduate level -Senior management or executive level professional experience in human resources or recruiting. -Leadership, coaching, management, and entrepreneurial skills Preferred qualifications-Experience teaching first generation and low-income undergraduate students.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae/ Resume - Your most recently updated C.V. or resume Cover Letter Reference requirements 3-4 required (contact information only) Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05479 Help contact:sscrip@berkeley.edu