Lecturer - College of Computing, Data Science, and Society

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 199,722; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Berkeley seeks qualified temporary lecturers for the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society to teach various courses. Applicants must hold an advanced degree or be enrolled in one, with a commitment to inclusive teaching practices. The role offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation ranging from $70,977 to $199,722 depending on experience and course load, and invites applications for continuous screening until November 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to support diverse students through inclusive methods.
• Teaching experience in relevant fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society.
• Hold office hours and provide feedback on student work.
• Prepare course materials and maintain the course website.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Advanced degree or enrollment in advanced degree program

Ph.D. or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay 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 $70,977-$199,722. Placement on the scale is commensurate with college teaching experience.

Percent time: 15% to 100%

Anticipated start: Positions usually start in July or August for Fall, January for Spring and June for Summer.

Review timeline: Applications will be accepted and reviewed for unit needs through November 2027. Applications are typically considered in April and May for fall course needs, in September and October for spring course needs, and February and March for summer course needs. The pool will close November 2027; applicants wishing to remain in the pool after that time will need to submit a new application.

Position description

The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach CDSS courses should an opening arise. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester (fall, spring and summer sessions), depending on the needs of the unit.

About CDSS:

Established July 1, 2023, the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) is the first new college at Berkeley in over 50 years. The College was created to meet the demands and opportunities at a time when data touches nearly every aspect of our lives. Innovations in computing and statistics are converging to create unprecedented opportunities to use data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to tackle pressing societal challenges from human health to climate change.

CDSS offers outstanding undergraduate major programs in Computer Science, Data Science, and Statistics. Over 1,500 students graduated with a degree in these majors in Spring 2024, and one in four held a second major in another discipline. CDSS undergraduates study with faculty from a wide range of fields, where they gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to succeed in today\'s datafied world, interact with data ethically, and masterfully engage as informed leaders.

CDSS seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Responsibilities:

CDSS is seeking outstanding instructors to be appointed in the non-Senate Lecturer title series who can teach small and large courses. We are particularly interested in instructors who can teach courses that satisfy the Human and Social Dynamics of Data and Technology requirement for the college. This requirement is designed for the purpose of developing an understanding of how technology and data interact with human and societal contexts, including ethical considerations and applications such as education, health, law, natural resources, and public policy. Examples include: Anthropology of Science, Data, and Technology; Artificial Humanities: AI, Language, and Fiction; and Data and Justice.

Teaching a CDSS course may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., slides, syllabus, homework assignments), providing clear and prompt feedback on student work, and maintaining the course website.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the unit is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

Division: https://cdss.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must have an advanced degree or be enrolled in an advanced degree program at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Advanced degree. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred qualifications

A Ph.D. or equivalent international degree that is cross-disciplinary with data science in either the social sciences, humanities, education, health, law, natural resources, public policy, computer science, statistics, or engineering, is preferred. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Reference requirements

• 3-4 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04959

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About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant\'s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

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Job location

Berkeley, CA