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.
Application Window
Open date: June 14, 2025
Most recent review date: Monday, Apr 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
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.
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
