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Lecturer Pool - South and Southeast Asian Studies - Dept. of South and Southeast Asian Studies

Job #JPF04234
  • South & Southeast Asian Std / College of Letters & Science - Arts & Humanities / UC Berkeley

Position overview

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t15.pdf. A reasonable estimate for Berkeley SSEAS positions is $66,259 to $72,404; salary is commensurate with teaching experience.
Percent time: Part-time or Full-time: 33 -100%
Anticipated start: Positions usually start in January, various times throughout the summer and August
Review timeline: Summer, Fall, Spring - Applications are typically reviewed for summer session course needs in April, fall course needs in May, and in November for spring course needs. Please note: 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.
Position duration: Fall or Spring: 5 months; Summer: depends on session.

Application Window

Open date: December 1, 2023

Most recent review date: Friday, Dec 15, 2023 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: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 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 South and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, invites application of a pool of qualified temporary, non-tenure track lecturers, to teach courses in South and Southeast Asian Studies, should a need arise.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): teaching, holding office hours, assigning grades, preparing course materials, maintaining a course website and compiling teaching materials and interacting with students outside of class time via email and campus web-based course resources.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are core values of the Department of South and Southeast Asian Studies. We believe that our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share fully our commitment to these values.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program (or equivalent international degree).

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Advanced degree (or equivalent international degree).

For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

Preferred qualifications

PhD (or equivalent international degree) in South and Southeast Asian Studies or related field. Fluency in English. Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level in the US. Familiarity with UC Berkeley Reading and Composition requirements.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

  • Cover Letter

  • 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.

  • Sample Syllabus

Reference requirements
  • 2-4 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04234

Help contact: ealc_gbs_ap@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action 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.

Job location

Berkeley, CA