Percent time: 11%-33% instructors teaching one course with three hours of lecture per week will normally be appointed at 33% time during the semester; exact percentages depend on contact hours and other assigned duties.
Anticipated start: Fall semester (only) 8/1/26 - 12/31/26 Spring semester (only) 1/1/27 - 5/31/27 Academic-year appointments 7/1/26 - 6/30/27
Review timeline: The review of applications for fall semester will be in May, and in October for the spring semester.
Position duration: Positions may be for one semester or for the full academic year.
Position description
The Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in our department 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. Instructors teaching one course with three hours of lecture per week will normally be appointed at 33% time during the semester; exact percentages depend on contact hours and other assigned duties. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. In addition to lecturing responsibilities, general duties for these positions typically include managing and supporting Graduate Student Instructors, holding office hours, running laboratories and demonstrations, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus) and maintaining a course website.
UC Lecturers are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by the American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree at the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start): Advanced degree or five years teaching and/or industry experience.
Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree. Also preferred: teaching experience.
