"Lecturer - Information Management - School of Information"

The School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a pool of part-time, non-tenure track lecturers to teach on-campus courses in the Master of Information Management and Systems. We seek exceptional instructors with professional and/or academic expertise who can teach courses for I School doctoral and master's level students and other UC Berkeley graduate students in related fields, as well as undergraduate courses.

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 School. Applicants will be selected from this pool for the academic year (including summer sessions), when there is curricular need. Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester, and appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance. This is a primarily in-person role that typically requires physical presence on the UC Berkeley campus, although alternative modalities may be authorized for instruction when conditions require.

Responsibilities Include:

• Designing and Delivering Engaging Classes: Plan and lead dynamic in-person sessions emphasizing active learning. Facilitate meaningful discussions, group activities, and hands-on exercises that deepen students' understanding and application of key concepts.
• Creating a Cohesive Course Experience: Develop a comprehensive syllabus outlining learning objectives, assessments, assignments, and expectations. Ensure all course elements, including lectures, materials, and activities, align with program goals and foster a cohesive student learning experience.
• Facilitating Student-Centered Learning: Provide personalized support through office hours, one-on-one meetings, and guidance throughout the semester to address individual student needs and ensure academic success.
• Designing and Refining Course Materials: Develop and update instructional materials, assignments, and assessments. Ensure all content aligns with program objectives, maintains academic rigor, and incorporates an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
• Providing Constructive Feedback: Deliver timely, thoughtful, and actionable feedback on student assignments, projects, and assessments to promote continuous improvement and mastery of course competencies.
• Managing Course Operations: Organize and communicate key course components, such as schedules, assignments, grading policies, and classroom logistics, to ensure a smooth learning experience for all students.
• Collaborating with Instructional Teams: Participate actively in team meetings to share teaching strategies, address challenges, and ensure alignment on instructional practices. Attend faculty meetings to stay connected with program initiatives and goals.
• Promoting Inclusion: Foster an inclusive, equitable learning environment that respects diverse perspectives and supports all students in achieving their academic and professional goals.

Qualifications:

• Basic qualifications: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree).
• Additional qualifications: Minimum 4 years professional experience in the relevant field. Minimum 2 years experience in teaching in higher education or professional development in relevant fields.
• Preferred qualifications: An advanced degree in a field such as Information, Information Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Economics, Human-Computer Interaction, or Design. 10+ years of professional experience in these areas. Multiple years of demonstrated excellence in teaching college-level courses. Familiarity with collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction.

Professional and teaching experience in at least one of the following core areas: Algorithmic Fairness and Bias Mitigation, Blockchain and Decentralized Systems, Cloud Computing and Scalability, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Data Analysis and Visualization, Data Engineering and Analysis, Digital Ethics and Societal Impact, Digital Transformation in Organizations, Ethical Technology and Responsible AI, Generative AI and Its Applications, Human-AI Collaboration, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Policy, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Privacy-Preserving Technologies, Product Management, Smart Cities and Urban Informatics, Social and Technical Innovation in Entrepreneurship, User-Centered Design, or Other Areas of Information Science and Systems.

Salary range: The starting, full-time equivalent annual salary rate ranges from $79,887 - $128,194, depending on experience. Appointments are typically made at 25% time for 2-unit courses, 33% time for 3-unit courses, and 42% time for 4-unit courses, for a period of 5 months. This salary rate will increase in subsequent terms in accordance with the terms of the labor contract.

About the I School: The Berkeley School of Information is a global leader in information and data, with education and research that translates into new knowledge, practices, policies, and solutions. I School scholars thrive in the intersections where people, organizations, and societies interact with information, technology, and data.

For more information, please refer to the I School courses and UC Berkeley policies.