Lecturer- Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD) Program

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 101,196; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a part-time Lecturer for the Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD) Program, aimed at educating future school leaders. Responsibilities include teaching, advising students, holding office hours, and collaborating with program leadership. Required qualifications include a PhD or EdD and five years of relevant experience in education, preferably in public settings. The position offers a flexible workload with opportunities for reappointment based on performance.

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD or equivalent degree required at application.
• Five years of professional experience in education needed at the start.
• Preferred five years of experience in public education settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach or co-teach courses in the LEAD Program.
• Hold office hours and assign grades.
• Collaborate with program leadership and advise students.

Skills

Professional experience in education

Teaching experience

Collaboration skills

Education

PhD or EdD, or equivalent international degree

Job description

Lecturer – Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD) Program

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. Refer to the following scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable salary estimate for full‑time Lecturer positions is $70,977 to $101,196.

Percent time: 17% to 100%, depending on the number of courses assigned.

Anticipated start: Applicants will be selected from this pool to be appointed in the Summer 2026 semester, the Fall 2026 semester, or the Spring 2027 semester.

Position duration: Appointments will be for one semester or one academic year, depending on course assignment. There is the possibility for reappointment based on meritorious performance and program needs.

Application Window

Open date: February 17, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, February 17, 2027 at 11:59 pm (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 Berkeley School of Education (BSE) at the University of California, Berkeley is creating a pool of qualified part‑time, non‑tenure‑track Lecturers to teach in the Leaders for Equity and Democracy (LEAD) Program. Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues as needed.

We are seeking outstanding part‑time lecturers who can teach or co‑teach courses in LEAD, which offers an education doctorate to practicing school leaders who aspire to system leadership positions.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials, and collaborating with program leadership, instructors, and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): PhD or EdD, or equivalent international degree.
• Additional qualifications (required at time of start): Five years of professional experience in education.
• Preferred qualifications: A minimum of five years of professional experience in public education settings.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Statement – 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 required (contact information only).

• Reference names are collected but may not be contacted depending on the size of the recruitment pool and needs of the review committee. If references are requested, they will be requested for all applicants who are still under consideration at that time.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05263

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.

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.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Berkeley, CA

To apply, visit: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05263