Percent time: Part-time or Full-time
Anticipated start: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and/or Spring 2027.
Review timeline: Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available. If available, positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and/or in August. Applications are typically reviewed for fall session course needs in May.
Application Window
Open date: February 3, 2026
Most recent review date: Thursday, Jul 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Tuesday, Feb 2, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) at UC Berkeley invites applications for a pool of non-tenure track Lecturer positions to teach MCB courses as the need arises.
Teaching Responsibilities
We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach/co-teach small, medium and large size lecture, seminar and/or laboratory courses in the subject areas listed below:
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology
- Cell Biology, Development and Physiology
- Genetics, Genomics, Evolution and Development
- Immunology and Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Therapeutics
General Duties
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), maintaining a course website, and using a learning management system (e.g. bCourses at UC Berkeley, Canvas, etc.).
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Minimum Basic Qualifications (at the time of application): Laboratory Courses and Lecturer Courses: A Master's degree or M.D. degree (or equivalent international degree) is required by time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Lecturer Courses: A Ph.D or M.D. degree (or equivalent international degree) is required to teach a lecture course by the time of hire.
Preferred qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (by start date): Lecture Courses: Documented experience in teaching one of the biological or life sciences at the college level. Laboratory Courses: Completion of all Ph.D (or equivalent international degree) requirements except dissertation in a biological field or life sciences. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy
