Lecturer Pool - Geography - College of Letters & Sciences

The Department of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach a range of courses in both human geography and physical geography.

General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), writing exams, and managing GSIs.

The department is committed to creating an inclusive environment, one that is supportive of all individuals, regardless of background. We are committed to building an excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and we welcome applicants whose experiences have prepared them to contribute to this commitment.

Department: https://geography.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications:

• Basic qualifications: Completion of at least a Master's degree (or equivalent international degree) by time of application.
• Additional qualifications: 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.
• Preferred qualifications: A PhD (or equivalent international degree) and prior teaching experience.

Application Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• References: 3-5 required (contact information only)

Position Overview:

• Position title: Lecturer
• Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977-$98,249. See https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf for details.
• Percent time: 20-100%
• Anticipated start: If available, positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and/or in August.
• Position duration: Usually one semester

Application Window:

• Open date: July 10, 2025
• Most recent review date: Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date: Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)