Lecturer - General - Physical Education Program

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 87,294; Part time

Job summary

The Physical Education Program at University of California, Berkeley seeks applicants for non-tenure track lecturer positions. Successful candidates will teach a range of physical activity courses including Dance: Ballet; Outdoor Education: Hiking, Archery; Fitness: Resistance & Circuit Training; Sports: Basketball, Badminton, Tennis; Aquatics: Swimming, Water Polo; Fencing.

In addition to teaching, duties may include holding office hours, grading, advising, preparing syllabi, creating exams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree).
• Two years of prior teaching experience.
• One year of experience teaching college level courses.
• Master's Degree (or equivalent international degree). Professional accomplishments or recognition in one or more area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Teach physical activity courses at elementary through advanced levels in physical education.
• Hold office hours, assign grades, advise students, and prepare course materials.
• Create and grade exams, and use a learning management system (e.g. bCourses) or maintain a course website.

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree)

Master's Degree (or equivalent international degree)

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Pre-Six Lecturer

Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. For the salary scale for this position See the following table. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977-$87,294 (Full-time annual equivalent).

Percent time: Part-Time. Positions may vary from 9% per semester to 81% FTE depending upon need. (One class is 9%).

Anticipated start: August 1, 2026 (Fall 2026), January 1, 2027 (Spring 2027), or Summer 2027 (date depends on which summer session).

Position duration: 2 Semesters

Application Window

Open date: July 13, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Jul 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jul 12, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Physical Education Program at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applicants for non-tenure track lecturer positions.

Successful candidates will teach physical activity courses at elementary through advanced levels in physical education, in the following subject areas:

• Dance: Ballet
• Outdoor Education: Hiking, Archery
• Fitness: Resistance Training, Circuit Weight Training, Aerobics, Cardio, Boxing for Fitness, Running
• Sports: Basketball, Badminton, Tennis
• Aquatics: Swimming all levels, SUP, Water Polo
• Fencing

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include: holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), creating and grading exams, and using a learning management system (e.g. bCourses) and/or maintaining a course website.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree).

Additional qualifications

Two years of prior teaching experience.

Preferred qualifications

One year of experience teaching college level courses.

Master's Degree (or equivalent international degree). Professional accomplishments or recognition in one or more area of specialization.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05388

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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.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affi­ative Action and Non­discrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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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.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

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