"Lecturer Pool - Center for Jewish Studies"

Position Overview

Position title: Non-senate Lecturer

Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay. A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $70,977 - $120,835.

Percent time: Dependent upon position, ranging from part-time to full-time (10%-100%)

Anticipated start: Academic year appointments start 7/1/2025; Fall semester appointments start 8/1/2025; Spring semester appointments start 1/1/2026; Summer appointments run from May - August.

Review timeline: Applicants are considered as needs arise.

Position duration: Semester, Academic Year, or Summer (6-10 weeks).

Position Description

The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses in areas such as Jewish history, languages, literature, culture, or other topics in Jewish Studies.

General Duties: Teaching responsibilities include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), maintaining a course website, and using a learning management system. Participation in programs and events in the Center is also required.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: An advanced degree or enrollment in an advanced degree program.

Additional qualifications: For non-US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States is required by the start date.

Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or equivalent international degree.

Application Requirements

Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy, Statement of Teaching discussing prior experience, approach, and interests (optional), and optional attachments like Syllabi and Course Evaluations.

Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only).

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