Lecturer Pool - Physics - College of Letters & Science

1000scholars; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified, temporary, non-tenure track lecturers to teach a range of physics courses. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

We seek lecturers who can teach/co‑teach undergraduate physics courses of varying sizes; duties may include office hours, grading, advising, and preparing course materials, using LMS tools and supervising graders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or international equivalent) by start of appointment.
• Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) preferred or prior college-level teaching experience.
• Enrolled in a Master's degree program at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Teach/co‑teach undergraduate physics courses (lower/upper division).
• Hold office hours and assign grades.
• Advise and communicate with students; prepare syllabi, homework, and exams.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree (or international equivalent)

Ph.D. (or equivalent)

Enrolled in Master's degree program

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the salary table for the current salary scale for this position: A reasonable estimate for Lecturer positions is $70,977 to $98,249.

Percent time: Part-time, varies by assignment. Courses typically are 25%, 33%, or 44% FTE.

Anticipated start: For lecturer pools: "Positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and August"

Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed for, fall course needs in May-June, and in October -November for spring course needs.

Position duration: Fall, Spring, Summer. Semester or academic year.

Application Window

Open date: May 5, 2026

Most recent review date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Department of Physics at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified, temporary, non-tenure track lecturers to teach a range of physics courses. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does not guarantee that a position is available.

We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach/co‑teach small, medium, and large size undergraduate lower and/or upper‑division lecture, seminar and/or laboratory courses in Physics. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include:

• Holding office hours;
• Assigning grades;
• Advising and communicating with students;
• Preparing course materials, including syllabi, homework assignments, and exams - Using a learning management system (e.g. bCourses) and/or maintaining a course website; and,
• Managing and mentoring graders and/or graduate student instructors.

When completing the online application, applicants should be sure to select the appropriate courses they prefer to teach from the list of specializations provided.

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

Department: https://physics.berkeley.edu/

Program: https://guide.berkeley.edu/courses/physics/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Master's degree (or international equivalent degree) or be enrolled in a Master's degree program at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

A Master's degree (or international equivalent degree) by the start of the appointment.

Preferred qualifications

A Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree), and/or prior college-level teaching experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Statement - Explanation of your teaching experience, philosophy, and interests.

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.

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.

Job Location

Berkeley, CA

Contact: [e-mail]