Lecturer Pool - Energy and Resources Group - Rausser College of Natural Resources

Position overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) 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 $70,977-$199,722.

Percent time: Appointments are typically part-time.

Anticipated start: Positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and August.

Review timeline: Applications will be accepted and reviewed for any department needs through September 30, 2026. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this applicant pool does not guarantee that a position is available. Applications are typically reviewed for fall course needs in April/May, spring course needs in October/November, and summer session course needs in January/February.

Position duration: Varied and may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Position description

The Energy and Resources Group (ERG) at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses in the areas of energy and resources from a wide variety of disciplines, should an opening arise. ERG has a long and distinguished history of interdisciplinary research and teaching for a sustainable environment and an equitable society. The ERG seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

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): Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program at the time of application

Additional qualifications (required at time of start): Advanced degree is required by the start date of the job. For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

Preferred qualifications: Ph.D., or equivalent international degree. College-level teaching experience is preferred. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.