Percent time: 33-100%
Anticipated start: Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Review timeline: Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.
Position duration: A semester to academic year.
Application Window
Open date: June 30, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
The Charles and Louise Travers Department of Political Science in the College of Letters and Science at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses as needed in the areas of American Politics, California Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Methodology & Formal Theory, Political Theory & Philosophy, Models & Politics, Political Behavior, Public Law & Jurisprudence, and Public Policy & Organization.
General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), and maintaining a course website.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Completion of Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) is required at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications: Completion of all Ph.D. (or international equivalent) degree requirements except dissertation at the time of application or, full-time paid political experience of at least 4 years within the last 10 years. Experience teaching remotely is a plus.
