Lecturer Pool - Online MPH Program - School of Public Health

Berkeley International; Berkeley (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley’s School of Public Health invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary Lecturers to teach in online formats for the Online Master of Public Health program. Lecturers in lieu of GSI duties support online courses and may teach in fall, spring, and summer terms. Availability varies; screening is ongoing.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (or enrollment in an advanced degree program) is required or expected.
• Experience with online or distance education formats is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in online education formats as the lecturer of record.
• Oversee course governance, develop syllabi and materials, coordinate with instructional designers, and assess student work.

Education

Advanced degree or enrolled in advanced degree program

Job description

The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) invites applicants to a pool of qualified temporary Lecturers to teach courses in online education formats and Lecturers in lieu of GSIs to support courses in online education formats. The teaching includes fall, spring, and summer online course instruction in the Online Master of Public Health program. Screening of applicants is ongoing, and the number of available positions varies throughout the year.

Lecturer duties:
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor of record is responsible for the overall governance of the course. Duties include preparing course materials (e.g., syllabi, instructional videos, coordinating with guest lecturers, ensuring learning outcomes and assessments align with CEPH requirements), holding office/discussion hours, assessing student work and assigning grades, responding to email, coordinating the teaching team (e.g., supervising academic student employees), meeting with program directors for course support and evaluation, and maintaining the course website in partnership with an instructional designer.

Lecturer in lieu of GSI duties:
Working closely with the instructor of record, a Lecturer in lieu of GSI's duties include assisting in course material preparation, coordinating with Instructional Designers in reviewing online course features/materials, facilitating or assisting in facilitating asynchronous and synchronous discussion forums, and other activities customarily related to instructional assignments (e.g., grading assignments, submitting/maintaining student records, responding to student questions/email, holding regular office hours, attending weekly/regular teaching team meetings).

Please note that the existence of a pool does not guarantee a position will be filled.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• By the application date, advanced degree (or equivalent international degree), or be enrolled in an advanced degree program or equivalent international degree-granting program.