Lecturer - Agricultural and Resource Economics - College of Natural Resources
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 current Unit 18 Pre-Six Lecturer Salary Scale. The current full-time salary range for this position is $73,817–$207,711. Percent time: Appointments are typically part-time. Anticipated start: Positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer, academic-year appointments beginning in July, and August. Review timeline: 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. If you would like to continue to be considered beyond this one year pool, you will need to submit a new application.
Application Deadline
Open date: October 1, 2026 Next review date:Friday, Oct 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Oct 1, 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 Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE) at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a one year pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses which focus on applied economic and policy questions in agriculture, biotechnology, environment, natural resources, international development, and trade. 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. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include: • Holding office hours • Assigning grades • Preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus) • Maintaining a course website. The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics is committed to creating an inclusive environment, one that is supportive of all individuals, regardless of background. UC Berkeley has a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family. 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://are.berkeley.edu/ Undergraduate Courses: http://guide.berkeley.edu/courses/envecon/ Graduate Courses: http://guide.berkeley.edu/courses/a,resec/ Campus: https://www.berkeley.edu/ Labor Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program at the time of application. Additional qualifications(required at time of start)Advanced degree is required by the start date. Preferred qualificationsPh.D. or equivalent international degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a related area is preferred. Teaching experience at the college-level is also preferred.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter / Statement of Teaching - 1-2 page cover letter. Please discuss any 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) Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05597 Help contact:lazo@berkeley.edu