Lecturer - Social Sciences Career Development

University of California, Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 77,561 - 153,069; Part time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a Lecturer in Social Sciences Career Development within the Social Sciences Division, College of Letters & Science. The 12-week, 1-credit career readiness course is offered Fall 2026 and may extend to Spring; appointments are temporary with no guarantee of reappointment.

SSCRIP supports undergraduate social sciences majors, with focus on low-income, underserved, and first-generation students; funded paid internships upon completion

Job description

Lecturer - Social Sciences Career Development - Social Sciences Division, College of Letters & Science

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: T15. A reasonable full-time salary range for this position is $77,561–$153,069. Starting salary will be commensurate with highest degree, past college-level teaching experience, relevant industry experience and equity within the unit.

Percent time: 11% - 100%

Anticipated start: Fall semester, September 17th - December 4th (12 weeks); Spring semester, February 11th - April 29th (12 weeks). Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this recruitment does not guarantee that a position is available.

Review timeline: Applications are typically reviewed in June for fall course needs, and September for spring course needs.

Position duration: Depending on instructional assignments, lecturers may be appointed for a semester, or for the academic year. Please note: These positions are temporary appointments with no guarantee of reappointment at the end of the term. 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.

Application Window

Open date: July 27, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Monday, Jul 26, 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 Social Science Career Readiness Internship Program (SSCRIP) is a division-wide program for undergraduate social sciences majors who are interested in a summer internship to gain experience as they prepare to join the workforce.

With a focus on low-income, underserved, and first-generation students, SSCRIP participants are guaranteed funding for a paid internship upon completion of the required career readiness course.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Teaching the 12-week 1-credit career readiness course held during Fall 2026.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), assignments, interacting with students outside of class time via email and/or a course web site.

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

Program: https://sscrip.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree is required at time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Prior experience teaching career development at the undergraduate level
• Senior management or executive level professional experience in human resources or recruiting.
• Leadership, coaching, management, and entrepreneurial skills

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching first generation and low-income undergraduate students.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume - Your most recently updated C.V. or resume
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3-4 required (contact information only)

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 Affiantion 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.

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: Affiantion Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Berkeley, CA