Summer Sessions Lecturer - Physics - College of Letters & Science

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic lecturers to join its temporary teaching pool in the Physics Department. This role involves engaging students through lectures and labs, preparing course materials, and providing academic support. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and a passion for teaching. The position offers flexible teaching opportunities during the summer session, contributing to a vibrant academic community dedicated to diversity and inclusion. If you are excited about inspiring the next generation of physicists, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree is required at the time of application.
• Prior college-level teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of physics courses including lectures and labs.
• Prepare course materials and manage student communications.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

Master's Degree

Ph.D. (preferred)

Tools

Learning Management System (bCourses)

Job description

Position overview
Position title:
Lecturer

Salary range:
The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable full time salary estimate for this position is $64,329-$97,469.

Percent time:
variable depending on teaching course load

Anticipated start:
Summer Session A begins May 27, 2025

Summer Session ends August 15, 2025

Position duration:
Summer Session Dates
Session A-Six Weeks: May 27-July 3
Session B-Ten Weeks: June 9-August 15
Session C-Eight Weeks: June 23-August 15
Session D-Six Weeks: July 7-August 15
Session E-Three Weeks: July 28-August 15
Session F-Three Weeks: July 7-July 25
Session 12W-12 Weeks: May 27-August 15

Application Window

Open date: January 12, 2025

Most recent review date: Monday, Apr 14, 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: Friday, May 16, 2025 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 a range of lecture and laboratory courses in Physics. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties 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.

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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

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

For applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents, valid US work authorization is required for the duration of employment. Applicants should not expect the department to sponsor a work visa on their behalf.

Preferred qualifications

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

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Statement of Teaching

  
  

• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.

  
  

• Cover Letter (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

References would only be solicited for candidates following an interview.

Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04749

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. 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.

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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.


• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy


• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy


• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location

Berkeley, CA