Lecturer Pool - Physics - College of Letters & Science

Physics Today; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,977 - 98,249; Part time

Job summary

The University of California-Berkeley invites applications for a part-time Lecturer position in Physics. Ideal candidates must possess a Master's degree (or equivalent) at the time of application and may have a Ph.D. (preferred). Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, managing instructional staff, and holding office hours. The position offers flexible start dates and an estimated salary range of $70,977 to $98,249. A commitment to diversity and equity is essential.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree at the time of application or be enrolled in a Master's program.
• A Master's degree by the start of the appointment.
• Preferred: Prior college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of physics courses as a temporary, non-tenure track lecturer.
• Hold office hours and assign grades.
• Manage and mentor graders.

Education

Master's degree (or international equivalent degree)

Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree)

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

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

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027 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 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.

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.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04104

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 Affidavits of Disclosure and Nondiscrimination 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 to 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: Affimative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Berkeley, CA