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

Davita Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley seeks temporary instructors for its Master of Molecular Science and Software Engineering program, covering areas from Computational Chemistry to Machine Learning. This role involves teaching responsibilities, contributing to an inclusive educational environment, with opportunities for varied appointment durations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree required at the time of application.
• A master's degree in computational science preferred.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching graduate courses online in areas like Computational Chemistry and Machine Learning.
• Conduct lectures, labs, and discussions, grading and tutoring students.

Skills

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in Python

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree

Master's degree in computational science or related field

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/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf. The current full-time salary range for this position is $70,977-$199,722.

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: June 14, 2025

Next review date: Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Oct 1, 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 MSSE Program seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

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)

  
  

Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04973

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, 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 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 or discrimination, 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