"Lecturer (in lieu of GSI) Pool - Molecular Science and Software Engineering (MSSE) - College of Chemistry"

Lecturer (in lieu of GSI) Pool - Molecular Science and Software Engineering (MSSE) - College of Chemistry

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer in lieu of GSI

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: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf. The current full-time salary range for this position is $70,977-$199,722.

Percent time: Variable

Anticipated start: Positions usually start in June, August, and January.

Review timeline: Screening of applications begins immediately; some appointments may begin in Summer 2025. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Program. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the Program is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

Application Window

Open date: June 14, 2025

Most recent review date: Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 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: Thursday, Oct 1, 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

The College of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of temporary instructors to assist in teaching graduate courses online for the Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering (MSSE) Program, should an opening arise. Candidates will support the primary instructors assigned to the courses.

Disciplines where we are seeking lecturers in lieu of GSIs include:

• Computational Chemistry
• Scientific Computing
• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning/Deep Learning
• High Performance Computing
• Complex mathematical modeling and simulations
• Computational Quantum Chemistry
• Leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in a computational science company or organization

General Duties

Duties include assisting or leading lectures, leading or assisting in labs or discussions, and other activities customarily related to instructional assignments (i.e., grading assignments, submitting/maintaining student records, responding to student questions, tutoring students, holding regular office hours, course material preparation, attending relevant meetings, orientations, etc.).

The MSSE Program seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Program: https://msse.berkeley.edu/

Union contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/non-senate-instructional/contract/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree, program.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
A bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree, and authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred qualifications

• A master's degree, or equivalent international degree, in an area related to computational science, computational chemistry, bioinformatics, data science, high performance computing, mathematical modeling and simulations, or software engineering
• Proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04973

Help contact: sbutcher@berkeley.edu

Job location
Remote/online