Lecturer - Agricultural and Resource Economics - College of Natural Resources

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. The current full-time salary range for this position is $70,977-$199,722.

Percent time: Appointments are typically part-time.

Anticipated start: Positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and August.

Application Window

Open date: September 22, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), maintaining a course website.

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 qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent international degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a related area is preferred. Teaching experience at the college-level is also preferred.