Lecturer Pool - Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology - College of Engineering

Position overview Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: Salary Scale The current full-time salary range for this position is $75,301 - $199,722. TSP hourly rate: $150-$375. Starting salary will be commensurate with highest degree, past college-level teaching experience, relevant industry experience and equity within the department. Percent time: Lecturer positions may range from 17% to 100% time in a given fall or spring semester. Instructors teaching one course with three hours of lecture per week during the fall or spring semester will normally be appointed at 33% time; exact percentages depend on contact hours and other assigned duties. Lecturer positions may range from 4% to 22% in the summer. TSP assignments are hourly based on contact hours and other assigned duties. Anticipated start: Academic-Year: July 1 Anticipated start: Fall semester (only): August 1 Anticipated start: Spring semester (only): January 1 Anticipated start: Summer (only): May - August Review timeline: 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. Applications for fall and summer semesters are usually reviewed in February/March, and for spring semester in August/September. Position duration: Lecturer positions may vary and can be for one semester or a full academic year. TSP positions may vary and can be for one day, a few days, one week, or a few weeks. Application Window Open date: July 22, 2026 Next review date: Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Jul 22, 2027 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 Pantas and Ting Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach experiential-based courses in SCET, housed within the College of Engineering, should an opening arise. The number of positions varies from semester to semester (Spring, Summer and Fall) depending on the needs of the department. UC Berkeley's SCET is the premier institution for the study and practice of entrepreneurship and technology innovation. SCET's mission is to empower innovators to positively change the world and believe mindsets and behaviors matter, diversity adds value, and innovators should be responsible for what they create. Since 2005, SCET has created the foundation of Berkeley's entrepreneurship ecosystem and is known for developing the Berkeley Method, an internationally recognized approach to teaching technology entrepreneurship to undergraduate students, innovation to graduate students, and technology firm leadership to executives and professionals. SCET is where aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators take a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurship and technology innovation. SCET courses offer students the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields, as well as their classmates, and address real-world problems through hands-on group projects. Students have the chance to build networks, learn how to start and grow their own start up, and strengthen transferrable skills in areas such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. The mindsets and skills introduced in SCET classes prepare students to become innovative leaders in their industry, jobs or ventures regardless of the field. SCET hires a number of qualified professionals and academics to hold temporary lecturer appointments to lend variety and subject matter expertise to our core topics. The topics in our Fall, Spring and Summer curriculum may include: AI & Machine Learning Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship Climate & Environmental Sustainability Design Thinking & User Experience EdTech & Future of Education Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Startup Development Financial Technology Future of Work & OpportunityTech Health Technology & Digital Health Innovation Law, Intellectual Property & Tech Policy Leadership & High-Performance Teams Marketing Plant Based Foods & Food Systems Product Design Product Management Robotics & Autonomous Systems Smart Cities Social Impact & Civic Tech Sports Technology Technology Entrepreneurship Venture Capital, Corporate Finance & Startup Valuation SCET hires for both lecturer and Teacher Special Program (TSP) positions. TSPs teach short courses on one or more of the topic areas listed. Most TSP courses are taught in a 'bootcamp' format in August and January. Lecturers and TSPs are responsible for the course syllabus, curriculum development and delivery, holding office hours, student assessment through relevant projects, presentations, problem sets, exams, and/or class attendance and participation, and assigning grades. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Unit : Labor Contract : Qualifications Basic qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required at the time of application. Additional qualifications Advanced degree or five years teaching experience and/or five years industry experience. Preferred qualifications Experience starting and growing new technology ventures, investing, and/or executive experience. Experience teaching undergraduate-level innovation topics. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Within your cover letter please address your experience and interest in teaching as well as your experience starting and growing new technology ventures, investing, and/or executive experience. Reference requirements 2 required (contact information only) Help contact View email address on click.appcast.io About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). 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 Affiantive 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. Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee. 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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer. 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