Lecturer (in lieu of GSI) Pool - Molecular Science and Software Engineering (MSSE) - College of[...]

University of California-Berkeley; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for a Lecturer position to teach graduate courses in a dynamic online environment. This role offers the opportunity to engage with students in cutting-edge fields like Computational Chemistry and Machine Learning. Candidates will play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience while contributing to diversity and inclusion in higher education. If you are passionate about teaching and eager to inspire the next generation of scientists, this position could be your perfect fit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required at time of application.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required at time of start.

Responsibilities

• Assist or lead lectures and labs for graduate courses.
• Support primary instructors and maintain student records.

Skills

C++

Python

Computational Chemistry

Bioinformatics

Machine Learning

Scientific Computing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Position overview
Position title:
Lecturer in lieu of GSI

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/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf. The current full-time salary range for this position is $68,247-$192,040.

Percent time:
Variable

Anticipated start:
Positions usually start in June, August, and January.

Review timeline:
Screening of applications begins immediately; some appointments may begin in Summer 2025. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the Program. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the Program 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.

Application Window

Open date: March 7, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 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 College of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of temporary instructors to assist in teaching graduate courses online for the Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering (MSSE) Program, should an opening arise. Candidates will support the primary instructors assigned to the courses.

Disciplines where we are seeking lecturers in lieu of GSIs include:

• Computational Chemistry


• Scientific Computing


• Bioinformatics


• Machine Learning/Deep Learning


• High Performance Computing


• Complex mathematical modeling and simulations


• Computational Quantum Chemistry


• Leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in a computational science company or organization

General Duties

Duties include assisting or leading lectures, leading or assisting in labs or discussions, and other activities customarily related to instructional assignments (i.e., grading assignments, submitting/maintaining student records, responding to student questions, tutoring students, holding regular office hours, course material preparation, attending relevant meetings, orientations, etc.).

The Program is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching or other related activities.

Program: https://msse.berkeley.edu/

Union contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/non-senate-instructional/contract/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree, program.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

A bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree, and authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred qualifications

• A master's degree, or equivalent international degree, in an area related to computational science, computational chemistry, bioinformatics, data science, high performance computing, mathematical modeling and simulations, or software engineering


• Proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter (Optional)

  
  

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  
  

• Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research, teaching, and service, including information about your record of activities to date, and plans for contributing if hired at UC Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.

  
  

Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04819

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. 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 Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.


• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy


• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy


• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Remote/online