Lecturer Pool - Philosophy - Department of Philosophy

Position overview Position title: Lecturer
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf]. A reasonable estimate for Lecturer positions is $68,247 -$106,327.

Percent time: Positions may range from 27% to 100% time for one semester or one summer session.

Anticipated start: Positions usually start at the beginning of the semester (in mid-January for Spring Semester; in mid-August for Fall Semester). Summer appointments begin in late May and run into early August. UC Berkeley's academic calendar can be viewed at {http://registrar.berkeley.edu/calendar].

Review timeline: Appointments for fall semester are usually reviewed in April and May, and in October and November for spring course needs, and summer course needs in March and April, and on an as-needed basis.

Position duration: Semester or academic year.

Application Window
Open date: August 21, 2024

Most recent review date: Friday, Oct 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 20, 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

The Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to serve as teachers or teaching assistants for lecture courses in philosophy should an opening arise.

General duties may include (but are not limited to): teaching or co-teaching one or more sections of a lecture course (or courses) or leading two to three weekly discussion sections per course. Other responsibilities may include, grading student assignments, providing individual student consultations, campus web-based course resources and attending all weekly course lectures.

Department: http://philosophy.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Master's or equivalent international degree with completion of all degree requirements required at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

Preferred qualifications
Degree in philosophy or related field is preferred and previous experience teaching is desirable by start date.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Student Course Evaluations (Optional) - No more than 3 courses, 1 of 3
  (Optional)
• Student Course Evaluations (Optional) - No more than 3 courses, 2 of 3
  (Optional)
• Student Course Evaluations (Optional) - No more than 3 courses, 3 of 3
  (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04583

Help contact: philsearch@berkeley.edu

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


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04583