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Lecturer Pool- Nuclear Engineering- College of Engineering
Position overview
TSP: Hourly (4-40 hours per week)
The percentage of the appointment will vary, depending on the number of courses taught.
Fall Semester (only): 8/1/2025
Academic-Year Appointments: 7/1/2025 This pool will remain open until the final date to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants. Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this pool does guarantee that a position is available
Application Window
Open date: October 2, 2024
Most recent review date: Thursday, Oct 17, 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: Sunday, Aug 31, 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 Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach regular and Summer Session courses, should an opening arise. In addition to classroom/laboratory teaching and preparation, general duties may include (but are not limited to) managing and mentoring graders and/or graduate student instructors (teaching assistants), holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and maintaining a course website.
We are also seeking applicants for hourly Teacher Special Programs (TSP), should an opening arise. The TSP instructor’s principal responsibility will be overseeing capstone projects in the Master of Engineering (MEng) program of the Nuclear Engineering Department. This will include the following tasks: Designing and proposing capstone projects. Helping match students into suitable projects. Meeting with each capstone project team on a regular basis to review results, manage interpersonal aspects, and maintain efficient progress. Provide critical, constructive feedback on students’ written reports and oral presentations. Coordinating and participating in the MS Plan II exam of each student at the end of the capstone project period.
Department: https://nuc.berkeley.edu
Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent international degree at the time of application.
For Lecturers: Five years of experience in industry or a
research institute, or a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree by the start of the appointment.
For TSPs: Two years of experience in industry or a research
institute, or a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree by the start of the appointment.
Lecturer Positions:
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Experience teaching college-level courses
A higher-level degree and/or prior teaching experience is preferred in one of the following specializations.
Specializations include, but are not limited to:
Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Reactions, Nuclear Detection
Radioactive Waste Management
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Radiation Biological Effects, Dosimetry, Radiation Protection
Radiation Transport, Reactor Physics
Engineering Thermodynamics
TSP Positions: Mentoring experience in one or more of the related engineering fields/specializations or comparable experience/training.
Nuclear
Mechanical
Chemistry
Physics, etc.
Experience in supervising teams of researchers at the graduate level and experience working in industry and/or a research institute.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching - Summary of Teaching experience/philosophy for lecturer positions or Mentoring/teaching statement for TSP positions.
Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research, teaching, and service, including information about your record of activities to date, and plans for contributing if hired at UC Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.
(Optional)
- 2 required (contact information only)
Help contact: vvesparza@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.
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