Lecturer - Goldman School of Public Policy
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Position overview The Goldman School of Public Policy at the University
of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified
temporary instructors to work as lecturers, teaching courses in a
School that confers professional graduate degrees (MPP, MPA, and MDP)
and the PhD degree in Public Policy. The courses may
encompass both core curriculum (Economics, Quantitative Methods, Law &
Public Policy, Introduction to Policy Analysis, Advanced Policy
Analysis, and Politics & Public Policy); as well as its breadth
curriculum (policy applications in specific disciplines and/or
specializations, as noted below in Preferred Qualifications).
Lecturers may be hired to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate
level, should an opening arise. Please note: The use of a lecturer
pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. The
pool will remain open for one calendar year; those interested in
remaining in the pool beyond that time must reapply. The number of
positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of
the school. Teaching Responsibilities: Primary duties
include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses,
typically one course per semester. General Duties: In
addition to teaching, duties may include creating a course syllabus
for enrolled students; creating midterm examination materials;
creating final examinations as necessary; creating problem sets (as
appropriate); creating writing assignments; supervising academic
student employees (readers, tutors, teaching assistants); holding
office hours; assigning grades; preparing course materials; and
advising and mentoring graduate or undergraduate students on
independent research projects. School :
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: The current full-time salary range for this position
is $66,259 - $186,446
Percent time:
17% - 100%
Review
timeline:
We typically review applications for
Spring course needs in October and November of the previous calendar
year (i.e., the preceding Fall). For our Summer and Fall semester
hiring needs, applications are typically reviewed in March and
April.
Application Window
Open date: January 31,
2024
Next
review date: Thursday, Feb 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full
consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Jan 30, 2025 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
Qualifications
The minimum basic qualifications required to be considered
an applicant for this position are: Advanced degree or enrolled in an
advanced degree program at the time of application.
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)
Advanced degree by the start date.
Additional qualifications
(required at time of start)
The Goldman School of Public Policy is
interdisciplinary in its core and breadth curriculum, and the
successful applicant should have a focus on the policy implications
for their disciplinary subject matter.
Preferred qualifications
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching - A statement addressing teaching philosophy, experience, and areas of interest/expertise.
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to
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teaching, research, and service, as applicable). The
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Job location
Berkeley, CA
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