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Lecturer Pool - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Position overview
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/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t15.pdf). The salary range for this position is $94,470-$186,446.

Percent time: FTE/Percent may vary based on departmental needs. Positions typically range from 17% -100% time in a given semester.

Anticipated start: Academic Year: July 1
Fall semester (only): August 1
Spring semester (only): January 1
Summer (only): May-August

Review timeline: Appointments for summer sessions are usually reviewed in February. Appointments for the fall and spring semesters are usually reviewed in March.

Application Window
Open date: February 11, 2024

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Apr 23, 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: Monday, Feb 10, 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 Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach Electrical Engineering or Computer Science courses should an opening arise. These are not tenure-track positions - selected candidates will hold the title of Lecturer. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. Due to budget restrictions, no funding is available for visa or relocation expenses.

In addition to lecturing responsibilities, general duties for these positions include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus), and maintaining a course website.

The Department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family, if applicable.

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.

Labor Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/index.html

Department: https://eecs.berkeley.edu/

Division: https://data.berkeley.edu/

School: https://engineering.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
The minimum qualification required to be considered an applicant for the position is a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree). Must be met by the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
The following additional qualifications are required by the start date of the job. Advanced degree or four years teaching and/or industry experience.

Preferred qualifications
Experience in teaching courses in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, particularly courses with 200+ students. Experience managing large course staff.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Curriculum Vitae - Your current and updated C.V.
• Statement of Teaching - A statement of teaching experience and qualifications (including teaching evaluations, if available). The teaching statement must include information on the course(s) the applicant is qualified to teach (after reviewing our list of courses: https://eecs.berkeley.edu/academics/courses).
  
  • Courses of particular interest in the Computer Science division include CS 10, CS 61A, CS 61B, CS 70, CS 88, CS C8, CS C100, CS 160, CS 169, CS 170, CS W186, CS 188, CS 189, CS 194-100*, CS 195, CS 370, and CS 375. *Note: Candidates qualified to teach CS 194-100 possess teaching experience and a background covering the intersection of social justice and technology.
  • Courses of particular interest in the Electrical Engineering division include EE 16A , EE 16B, EE 192, and EE 247B.
• 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).

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

References will only be contacted at the finalist stage. We will seek candidate permission before contacting references.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04283

Help contact: jessicarojas@eecs.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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04283