Percent time: 33% - 100%
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.
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.
Position description
The Department of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for lecturer positions in multiple astronomy courses. We seek a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in astronomy in the academic year and summer.
Teaching responsibilities: We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach one or more courses in the undergraduate Astronomy/Astrophysics curriculum. General duties: teaching responsibilities, holding office hours, developing syllabi, assignments, writing exams, supervising Graduate Student Instructors and maintaining a course website. Other duties may be assigned by the Chair as necessary.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application): The minimum qualification required to be considered an applicant for the position is the completion of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications: We prefer applicants have a masters or doctoral degree in astronomy or physics. Past teaching experience as a lead or assistant instructor is also preferred. Practicing astronomers or astronomy educators are also preferred.
