Job Description
Lecturer Pool - College Writing Programs Position overview 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: The current full-time salary range for this position is $66,259-$186,446
Percent time: Positions may range from 17% to 100% time during the academic year, while summer appointments are handled on a by-agreement basis
Anticipated start: Positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and August
Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed in February and March for summer course needs, in April and May for fall course needs, and in September and October for spring course needs
Application Window Open date: January 1, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Jul 19, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 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 Writing Programs at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in the College Writing Programs should an opening arise. 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.
Position Titles : Lecturer, Lecturer in Summer Sessions.
Job Duties : Successful applicants will teach in CWP's Reading and Composition sequence or other CWP courses in writing, reading, and oral communication. They will have complete responsibility for classes to include teaching in a classroom environment, meeting with students during scheduled weekly office hours and by appointment, and grading student work.
Foreign applicants must also have permission to work in the U.S. by start date.
UC lecturers are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council - American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement of the UC-AFT.
The College Writing Programs is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity at UC Berkeley through their teaching. UC Berkeley is committed to supporting employees as they balance work and family.
Please note : 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.
Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.
Department :
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Completion of advanced degree and three years of university-level teaching experience are required.
International applicants must also have permission to work in the U.S. by start date. We cannot sponsor US visas for employment.
Preferred qualifications A Ph.D., M.F.A., or equivalent international degree in one of the following fields:
o composition studies
o rhetoric and composition
o digital rhetoric
o second-language writing/ESL/applied linguistics
o education
o creative writing
o journalism
o social sciences
o humanities
Three or more years of experience teaching university-level composition, creative writing, or other university writing
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Evidence of clear communication skills as presented in application materials
Application Requirements Document requirements - Cover Letter - Please indicate clearly in your application which type of classes you are interested in teaching.
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- 1-Page Statement of Teaching
- Syllabus from a recently taught class
- Document process explanation (Optional)
Reference requirements - 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: Help contact: [email protected] About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy .
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location Berkeley, CA
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