"Lecturer in Summer Sessions 2026 - College Writing Programs"

Lecturer in Summer Sessions 2026 - College Writing Programs

Position overview

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf A reasonable estimate for this position is $1900 per unit, by agreement with Berkeley Summer Sessions.

Percent time: Summer appointments are handled on a by-agreement basis

Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for summer session course needs in April.

Position duration: Applications will be accepted and reviewed for department needs through July 31, 2026. The pool will close July 31, 2026; applicants wishing to remain in the pool after that time will need to submit their applications anew.

Application Window

Open date: December 3, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Dec 17, 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: Friday, Jul 31, 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 Writing Programs at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach summer courses in the College Writing Programs should openings arise. The number of positions varies from summer to summer, depending on the department's needs. All positions are handled on a by-agreement basis.

Programs include:

• English Language and Culture: Our English for Academic and Specific Purposes courses are aimed at high-beginning through advanced-level students who want to enhance their English language skills, improve job performance, or undertake university work. Courses are offered both online and in person and are grounded in theme-based and project-based learning.
• Creative Writing: Courses include short fiction and drama, nonfiction, poetry, and performance and reading. Most courses are 3-week workshops, although a few are in a longer 6-week format. They are offered both online and in person. A record of publication in creative writing is preferred for creative writing teaching candidates.
• Public Speaking: We offer introductory, advanced, and online public speaking courses for lower-division students. All are in a 6-week format.
• Reading and Writing in the Disciplines: Courses focusing on education; writing in the biological sciences, law, and business; and other disciplines are offered both online and in person.
• Reading & Composition (Berkeley students): We offer online sections of required courses for Berkeley undergraduates, who receive priority enrollment. Instructors must be experienced in teaching composition. Course lengths vary from 8 to 10 weeks.

Job duties:
Successful applicants will teach one or more summer courses. Applicants will be responsible for all classes, including crafting syllabi, teaching in a classroom environment, and grading student work. Instructors will also be required to attend faculty meetings.

Successful applicants will be interested not only in teaching but also in being part of a faculty team. Participation in faculty development workshops and ongoing self-evaluation are important to our program.

UC lecturers are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council - American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement of the UC-AFT.

Program: https://writing.berkeley.edu/courses/summer

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Completion of or enrollment in an advanced degree program

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Completion of advanced degree

Preferred qualifications

All candidates

• Three (3) years experience teaching university-level students in your area of expertise
• An understanding of the ethics and use of GenAI in university settings
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Evidence of clear communication skills as presented in application materials

English Language and Culture

• A Masters' degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, in one of the following fields: TESL, TEFL, TEAL, applied linguistics, language teaching/education, - ESP discipline (i.e., business, law, science/technology)
• Experience working with adult ESL/EFL students in university-level courses
• Experience with content-, theme-, and project-based language teaching
• Experience living/working outside of the U.S. in a non-English speaking country
• Basic proficiency in a language other than English

Creative Writing

• MFA, MA, or PhD in Creative Writing, English, Journalism, or Comparative Literature
• A publication record in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or feature journalism

Public Speaking

• An MA, MFA, JD, or PhD in English, Education, Journalism, Law, Rhetoric, or Composition

Reading and Writing in the Disciplines

• An MA, PhD, MS, JD, MEd, in English, Composition Studies, or specific discipline (biology, law,, engineering, journalism, rhetoric, etc)
• Experience in the written discourse of the discipline, as demonstrated through publication or teaching experience

Reading & Composition

• An MA, MFA, or PhD. In Composition Studies, English, Comparative Literature, Rhetoric, or Education
• Knowledge and understanding of current approaches to teaching reading and writing

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.; no photographs; do NOT indicate age or marital status
• Cover Letter
• Up to 12 pages of sample teaching materials - A variety is encouraged to highlight teaching style: classroom materials, sample assignments, an instructor-designed syllabus, etc.

Reference requirements

• 2 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05194

Help contact: collegewriting@berkeley.edu

Job location
Berkeley, CA