"Instructor Pool Pre-College Scholars Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy - Summer Sessions"

Position overview

Position title: Instructor (Non-Senate, Non-Tenure Track)

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $2,500 per course.

Percent time: Part-time by agreement on a course-by-course basis.

Anticipated start: Appointments are expected to begin in June 2026.

Review timeline: Screening of applicants begins immediately and will continue as needed.

Position duration: Program runs Monday, June 22, 2026 through Friday, July 3, 2026.

Application Window

Open date: March 10, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 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

Berkeley Summer Sessions & Study Abroad is a vibrant and dynamic organization that collaborates across faculty, academic units, international partners and campus service providers to enable more than 15,000 current and prospective Berkeley students, visiting students, and high school students to participate in more than 600 summer courses, study abroad experiences, global internships, and other learning opportunities. We are committed to offering quality, innovative learning experiences through open enrollment to a diverse audience of world-wide learners, while supporting the campus missions and commitments to its stakeholders.

Berkeley Summer Sessions & Study Abroad is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes University Extension and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Summer Sessions, in partnership with UC Berkeley's Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department (EECS), invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to Pre-College education in Computer Science, Programming, and Data Science to teach high school students (grades 10-12) in our Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy. This intensive, non-credit program is offered in-person over 2 weeks during weekdays (June 22, 2026 - July 3, 2026) on the UC Berkeley campus with some online instructional components, such as an Instructor Orientation and a student pre-arrival Welcome Webinar.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Course Subjects
We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and teaching proficiency in the SNAP! programming language/coding software and in other introductory coding, computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence concepts.

General Duties
The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Classroom (In-Person).

• For synchronous instruction (classroom), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
• For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; reviewing and providing feedback on student work; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner.

Berkeley Summer Computer Science Academy: https://precollege.berkeley.edu/summer-computer-science-academy

UC Berkeley's SNAP! Programming Language: https://snap.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree (or enrollment in a bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree program) required.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree required by the start date of the position.
• Minimum of one year of experience in related content area.
• Availability to teach in-person on the UC Berkeley campus weekdays between June 22, 2026 and July 3, 2026.

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree (or enrollment in an advanced degree) in course subjects.
• Subject matter expertise in SNAP! programming language/coding software and in other introductory coding, computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence concepts.
• 1 or more years of teaching experience in the course subject at a United States K-12, college, or university institution.
• Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
• Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
• Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).
• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.
• Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Camtasia/Panopto); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).
• Familiarity with Title IX, CANRA, CLERY, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related federal and state laws, health & safety regulations, policies and procedures, and risk management guidelines and best practices related to working with minors or demonstrated ability to learn such laws.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume - Your most recently updated C.V. or Resume.
• Cover Letter - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and other/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.
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