Lecturer Pool - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Position overview

Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf. The current full-time salary range for this position is $101,198 - $199,722.

Percent time: FTE/Percent may vary based on departmental needs. Positions typically range from 17% -100% time in a given semester.

Anticipated start: Academic Year: July 1
Fall semester (only): August 1
Spring semester (only): January 1
Summer (only): May-August

Review timeline: Appointments for summer sessions are usually reviewed in February. Appointments for the fall and spring semesters are usually reviewed in March.

Position description

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach Electrical Engineering or Computer Science courses should an opening arise. These are not tenure‐track positions - selected candidates will hold the title of Lecturer. 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 department. Due to budget restrictions, no funding is available for visa or relocation expenses.

In addition to lecturing responsibilities, general duties for these positions include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), and maintaining a course website.

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy in higher education through their teaching. UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family, if applicable.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): The minimum qualification required to be considered an applicant for the position is a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree). Must be met by the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start): The following additional qualifications are required by the start date of the job. Advanced degree or four years teaching and/or industry experience.

Preferred qualifications: Experience in teaching courses in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, particularly courses with 200+ students. Experience managing large course staff. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.