Lecturer Pool - Department of Gender and Women's Studies

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking dynamic Non-Senate Lecturers to join their Gender and Women's Studies Department. This role involves teaching a variety of courses, from Introduction to Gender Studies to Feminist Theories, while fostering an inclusive environment. Instructors will engage with students, prepare course materials, and adapt to various teaching modalities, including in-person and hybrid formats. If you are passionate about education and committed to diversity and inclusion, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in the academic community.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least a Master's degree by time of application.
• A legal permit allowing work in the US is required for non-residents.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Gender and Women's Studies and hold office hours.
• Prepare course materials and maintain a course website.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Student Advising

Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy

Education

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Online Teaching Platforms

Course Management Systems

Job description

Position overview
Position title:
Non-Senate Lecturer

Salary range:
The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247-$94,470.

Percent time:
Positions may range from 33% to 67% time (one to two courses).

Anticipated start:
Positions typically start at the beginning of the semester (mid-August for Fall Semester; mid-January for Spring Semester). Typically the Department reviews applications for fall teaching in February and March, and applications for spring teaching in September and October and for the summer in February and March (if applicable).

Review timeline:
Screening of applicants begins immediately and will continue as needed. The pool will remain open for one calendar year.

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 Department 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. If you would like to continue to be considered beyond this one year pool you will need to submit a new application.

Application Window

Open date: September 10, 2024

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 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: Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 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 Department of Gender and Women's Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses pending openings. These include (but are not limited to) such courses as: Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies, Women in American Cultures, Sexual Politics and Queer Organizing, Interpreting the Queer Past, Introduction to Feminist Theories, and Gender Sex and Race in Global Political Cultures.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus) and maintaining a course website.

UC Berkeley instruction is currently in person but is prepared to implement hybrid and/or flexible modes of instruction if public health conditions change. Instructors must have internet access and be prepared to adjust pedagogical approaches with a remote setting and use new teaching tools.

Department: http://gws.berkeley.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Minimum qualification required to be considered an applicant for the position is completion of at least a Master's (or equivalent international degree) by time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

Preferred qualifications

A PhD (or equivalent international degree) and prior teaching experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Teaching

  
  

• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04591

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

Berkeley, California