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Lecturer Pool - Sociology - College of Letters & Science
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: January 24, 2024
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024 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: Thursday, Jan 23, 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 Sociology at the University of California at Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach a range of courses in the department should openings arise. Please visit the Sociology Course Descriptions links for more information about the department's classes.
The position’s duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching. In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include managing graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), maintaining a course website, and writing exams.
The Department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching and those who share our core values.
Department: https://sociology.berkeley.edu/
Undergraduate Course Descriptions: https://sociology.berkeley.edu/course-descriptions
Graduate Course Descriptions: https://sociology.berkeley.edu/graduate-course-descriptions
Department: https://sociology.berkeley.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
Qualifications
Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program at the time of application.
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) at the time of appointment.
Application 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 (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
Cover Letter (Optional)
Teaching Portfolio - sample/course syllabi and recent teaching evaluations
(Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Help contact: SociologyAP@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.