Lecturer Pool - Energy and Resources Group - Rausser College of Natural Resources

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 199,722; Part time

Job summary

A leading public university in Berkeley is seeking qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses in energy and resources. This part-time position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent, with preference given to candidates with college-level teaching experience. Applicants must comply with legal requirements to work in the US. The role involves teaching responsibilities, office hours, and course material preparation.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree is required by the start date of the job.
• Legal permit to work in the US required if not a citizen.
• College-level teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in energy and resources.
• Hold office hours and assign grades.
• Prepare course materials and maintain a course website.

Skills

College-level teaching experience

Inclusive curriculum development

Ability to support student success

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent international degree

Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program

Job description

Lecturer Pool - Energy and Resources Group - Rausser College of Natural Resources

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) 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: Appointments are typically part-time.

Anticipated start: Positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and August.

Review timeline: Applications will be accepted and reviewed for any department needs through September 30, 2026. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this applicant pool does not guarantee that a position is available. Applications are typically reviewed for fall course needs in April/May, spring course needs in October/November, and summer session course needs in January/February.

Position duration: Varied and may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Application Window

Open date: June 5, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Jun 20, 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: Wednesday, Sep 30, 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 Energy and Resources Group (ERG) at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary lecturers to teach courses in the areas of energy and resources from a wide variety of disciplines, should an opening arise. ERG has a long and distinguished history of interdisciplinary research and teaching for a sustainable environment and an equitable society. The ERG seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

General Duties

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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program at the time of application.

• Advanced degree is required by the start date of the job.
• 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.

• Ph.D., or equivalent international degree.
• College-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Cover Letter - 1-2 page cover letter. Please discuss any 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.
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only). Applicants should include the names and contact information of three references. Letters of reference may be requested of finalists.

Apply Link

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04960

Help Contact

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About UC Berkeley

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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. 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.

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Job location

Berkeley, CA

To apply

https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04960