Disability Studies Lecturer: Interdisciplinary Teaching

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

The Disability Studies program at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach Disability Studies (DISSTD) courses should an opening arise. Our program centers the knowledge and experience of disabled people, examining culture, policy, and daily life with a focus on disability as a social and political issue.

General duties include teaching, holding office hours, grading, preparing syllabi, and using Cal's course-management resources.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program at time of application.
• Completion of advanced degree or equivalent international degree.
• Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, and experience with diverse student populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Disability Studies (DISSTD) courses as openings arise.
• Hold office hours, assign grades, and prepare course materials (e.g., syllabus).
• May supervise teaching assistants and course graders.

Education

Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program

Job description

The Disability Studies program at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified instructors to teach Disability Studies (DISSTD) courses should an opening arise. Our program centers the knowledge and experience of disabled people, examining culture, policy, and daily life with a focus on disability as a social and political issue.

General duties include teaching, holding office hours, grading, preparing syllabi, and using Cal's course-management resources.